Discover the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster's investigations, recovery, legal battles and enduring space exploration legacy in this deep-dive overview.

Adam Higginbotham discusses his new book, “Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space.” ...

In “Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space,” Adam Higginbotham provides the most definitive account of the explosion that took the lives of the seven-person crew.

Sunday marks the 38th anniversary of the Challenger space shuttle explosion, a disaster that killed seven people 73 seconds after launch.

Listen to our interview with Adam Higginbotham on the Book Review podcast, where he talks about why he was drawn to the Challenger disaster, what the explosion revealed and more.