The Space Shuttle That Fell to Earth
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.
Cast
Miles O'Brien
Self
Tal Ramon
Self
Evelyn Husband
Self
Rodney Rocha
Self
Iain Clark
Self
Laura Husband
Self
Jon Clark
Self
Kaycee Anderson
Self
Sandy Anderson
Self
Michael Sarafin
Self
Mark Kelly
Self
Robert D. Cabana
Self
Bob Page
Seld
Ellen Ochoa
Self
Sean O'Keefe
Self
Seasons
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.
E1Episode 1
Feb 12, 2024
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.
E2Episode 2
Feb 19, 2024
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.
E3Episode 3
Feb 26, 2024
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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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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