How the Challenger disaster changed space exploration

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It’s been 40 years since the space shuttle Challenger exploded just after takeoff, a tragedy broadcast on live television. PBS News Science correspondent Miles O’Brien covered the aftermath of the disaster in Florida. On this episode of “Settle In,” O’Brien joins Geoff Bennett to reflect on the tragedy and its long-lasting impact on space travel and the public perception of NASA. Watch PBS News for daily, breaking and live news, plus special coverage. We are home to PBS News Hour, ranked the most credible and objective TV news show. Sign up for Here's The Deal with Lisa Desjardins: https://to.pbs.org/41q6E8i Subscribe for exclusive content in our newsletters: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/subscribe PBS News podcasts: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/podcasts Stream your PBS favorites with the PBS app: https://to.pbs.org/2Jb8twG Find more from PBS News at https://www.pbs.org/newshour Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2HfsCD6 Follow us: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pbsnews X: http://www.twitter.com/newshour Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/newshour Facebook: http://www.pbs.org/newshour

Published 2026-01-27 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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