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The Challenger Disaster

The Challenger Disaster

The launch of space shuttle Challenger goes horribly wrong, Sharia in Nigeria, and Batman.

The History Hour · BBC World Service

January 30, 201650m 5s

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Show Notes

The launch of space shuttle Challenger goes horribly wrong, Rupert Murdoch goes to war with his print unions, Australia's 18th century penal colonies, Sharia law in Nigeria, and Batman comes to TV.

Photo: Christa McAuliffe (left) and Barbara Morgan. Credit: Nasa