On January 28th 1986, tragedy struck when the space shuttle Challenger disintegrated just 73 seconds into flight, with the loss of all 7 astronauts. During the official investigation, it was revealed that the night before lift-off, amid fears of such a disaster, rocket engineers had argued to cancel the launch – so why did it go ahead? Through the personal testimony of the crew’s colleagues and the families they left behind, we explore the truth behind the tragedy.
Days that Shocked the World explores the most iconic disasters of the last 50 years, combining eye-witness testimony with powerful archive footage, to learn how each tragedy changed both the lives of individuals and the world.
Format
1x60Broadcaster
Channel 4 / SBS AustraliaProducer
BriteSpark FilmsDefinition
HDYear of Production
2026Director
TBC
Running Time
1x60
Year of Production
2026
Production Company
BriteSpark Films
Broadcaster
Channel 4 / SBS Australia
Awards
Available in HD
Yes
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