amazon.com,As the world excitedly awaited what should have been a routine liftoff for the space shuttle Challenger, equipment complications turned the mission into a ticking time-bomb. Adding to the drama of the mission was the presence of Christa McAuliffe (Karen Allen), a school teacher chosen from hundreds of candidates to be the first civilian in space. This compelling account, based on the true story of the tragic space shuttle disaster, offers a poignant look into the lives of the seven crew members during the months leading up to the launch.