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On January 28, 1986, Space Shuttle Mission 51-L exploded just 73 seconds after launch, instantly killing all seven astronauts aboard. In commemoration of this tragic incident, this video is a compelling retrospective that documents the events up to that fateful day from the perspective of the people involved. Challenger: The Final Voyage weaves in dramatic personal stories of the doomed civilian astronauts, teacher Christa McAuliffe and Hughes Corporation's, Greg Jarvis through interviews with McAuliffe's mother and Jarvis' wife. Personal accounts of the tragedy are discussed through interviews with NASA officials and the launch directors. Through the eyes of the eyewitnesses and interviews with reporters who covered the story a full picture begins to emerge of the at fateful day. |
View a printer friendly version of this page...Copyright Date: 2001
Length: 50 minutes
Library Audience:
Young AdultAdult
School Audience:
Grade 10 - Post Secondary
Subjects:
ScienceSocial Studies
Formats Available:
VHS Tape
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