The Space Shuttle That Fell to Earth

The Space Shuttle That Fell to Earth

Ended First aired 12/Feb/2024 United Kingdom English 1 season(s) 3 episode(s)
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In 2003, Space Shuttle Columbia breaks apart in the skies above America. The astronauts’ families and Nasa staff share personal stories of the launch, unfolding disaster and fallout.
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Season 1 · Miniseries
3 episode(s) · Air date: 12/Feb/2024
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In 2003, Space Shuttle Columbia breaks apart in the skies above America. The astronauts' families and Nasa staff share personal stories of the launch, unfolding disaster and fallout.

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In 2003, Space Shuttle Columbia breaks apart in the skies above America. The astronauts' families and Nasa staff share personal stories of the launch, unfolding disaster and fallout.

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Episode 3
Air date: 26/Feb/2024 · Runtime: 59 min
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Sixteen minutes from landing, mission control lose contact with the crew. The fears of some Nasa engineers are coming true. Following the disaster, Nasa comes under pressure to give answers.

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Sixteen minutes from landing, mission control lose contact with the crew. The fears of some Nasa engineers are coming true. Following the disaster, Nasa comes under pressure to give answers.

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Air date: 19/Feb/2024 · Runtime: 59 min
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Nasa engineers spot a piece of debris striking the shuttle during launch. In space, the crew continue their mission, unaware of the concerns, but the clock is ticking to re-entry.

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Nasa engineers spot a piece of debris striking the shuttle during launch. In space, the crew continue their mission, unaware of the concerns, but the clock is ticking to re-entry.

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Air date: 12/Feb/2024 · Runtime: 59 min
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As Nasa prepares space shuttle Columbia for its 28th mission, excitement and trepidation build amongst the astronauts and their families. But a month before they are due to launch, Nasa grounds its entire shuttle fleet when cracks are discovered in the fuel lines.

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As Nasa prepares space shuttle Columbia for its 28th mission, excitement and trepidation build amongst the astronauts and their families. But a month before they are due to launch, Nasa grounds its entire shuttle fleet when cracks are discovered in the fuel lines.

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Miles O'Brien
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