The Challenger space shuttle disaster of 1986 was a terrible tragedy for America. This DVD edition of film footage related to the disaster is released in the hopes of allowing future generations to educate themselves first-hand about the space shuttle explosion and to understand visually how much the sacrifice of the crew members meant to the entire nation.
Included Films:
Challenger 51-L Explosion Footage
Challenger 51-L Explosion Footage
Produced: 1986
Length: 28 Minutes
This footage explores about 20-30 different camera angles of the Challenger takeoff and disintegration. There were many cameras capturing the take off from a variety of locations. After the explosion, many of these angles were examined to better understand the exact causes of the accident. (The main factor turned out to be a faulty O-Ring seal.) The footage includes video images of the takeoff and explosion captured with hi-speed film, black and white film and a variety of other special films and techniques.
Memorial Service for Mission 51-L Crew
Memorial Service for Mission 51-L Crew
Produced: 1986
Length: 37 Minutes
A large crowd gathered in person at Johnson Space Center in 1986 for the memorial service for the Challenger crew. Meanwhile, millions grieved while watching the memorial service at home on television. President Ronald Reagan gives a long speech at the services, as he and Nancy are seen front row consoling all the family members of the deceased. Music and song are played throughout the service, and a group of military planes flew overhead to honor the crew.
