Episode guide

S1·E3 A Major Malfunction

Name: A Major Malfunction
Released: 2020-09-16
Duration: 41 min
Cast: Peter Billingsley, June Scobee Rodgers, William Harwood, Frederick Gregory, John Zarrella

Episode: Season 1, Episode 3
Air Date: September 16, 2020
Runtime: 41 minutes
Directors: Daniel Junge, Steven Leckart
Score: 7.8/10 (12 TMDB votes)
Story Type: Core Character Arc

Core Aired September 16, 2020 41 min ★ 7.8/10 · 12 TMDB votes

Synopsis

After several delays, the crew prepares for launch as engineers and NASA officials tensely discuss concerns about the O-rings and a cold weather launch.

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Director & writers

Daniel JungeDirectorSteven LeckartDirector

Guest stars

Peter BillingsleySelf - Spokesperson, Young Astronaut Program

June Scobee RodgersSelf - Wife of Francis "Dick" Scobee

William HarwoodSelf - Cape Canaveral Bureau Chief, UPI (1984-1992)

Frederick GregorySelf - Astronaut, NASA (1978-1993)

John ZarrellaSelf - Correspondent, CNN (1983-2014)

Richard O. CoveySelf - Astronaut, NASA (1978-1994)

Steve NesbittSelf - Public Affairs Officer, NASA (1980-2010)

Allan McDonaldSelf - Director, Solid Rocket Booster Program (1984-1989), Morton Thiokol Corp.

Barbara MorganSelf - Teacher

Lisa BristolSelf - Sister of Christa McAuliffe

Marcia JarvisSelf - Wife of Gregory Jarvis

Brian RussellSelf - Engineer, Solid Rocket Booster Program (1977-2015), Morton Thiokol Corp.

Jane Smith-WolcottSelf - Wife of Michael J. Smith

Arnold AldrichSelf - Manager, NASA Shuttle Program (1985-1986)

Joseph KilminsterSelf - Vice President, Solid Rocket Booster Program (1983-1986), Morton Thiokol Corp.

Lawrence MulloySelf - Manager, NASA (1982-1986), Marshall Space Flight Center

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 1 Episode 3 of Challenger: The Final Flight air?

Season 1, Episode 3 ('A Major Malfunction') originally aired on September 16, 2020.

How long is Season 1 Episode 3 ('A Major Malfunction')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 41 minutes.

What happens in Challenger: The Final Flight Season 1 Episode 3?

After several delays, the crew prepares for launch as engineers and NASA officials tensely discuss concerns about the O-rings and a cold weather launch....

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