Kristen Stewart Cast as Sally Ride in New Limited Series 'The Challenger'

The series will explore the life and legacy of the first American woman in space, set to premiere around the 40th anniversary of the Challenger disaster.

Kristen Stewart will star as astronaut Sally Ride in her first television series role.
The series, produced by Kyra Sedgwick's Big Swing Productions and Amblin Partners, is expected to air by 2026.
'The Challenger' will highlight Ride's achievements and her role in the investigation of the 1986 Challenger explosion.
Maggie Cohn, known for 'American Crime Story,' will serve as writer and showrunner.
The series is based on Meredith E. Bagby's book 'The New Guys,' focusing on NASA's diverse 1978 astronaut class.