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The Space Shuttle That Fell to Earth

7.6(7)
First Aired:February 12, 2024
Seasons:1 season
Episodes:3
Status:Ended

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

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Tal Ramon

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Evelyn Husband

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Rodney Rocha

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Iain Clark

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Laura Husband

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Jon Clark

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Kaycee Anderson

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Sandy Anderson

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Michael Sarafin

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Mark Kelly

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Robert D. Cabana

Robert D. Cabana

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Bob Page

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Ellen Ochoa

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Sean O'Keefe

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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.

Episode 1

E1Episode 1

59m8.5

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.

Episode 2

E2Episode 2

59m8.8

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.

Episode 3

E3Episode 3

59m8.5

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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