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The Space Shuttle That Fell to Earth

The Space Shuttle That Fell to Earth

★ 7.6/10•2024•58m•TV-PG•Documentary
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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.

StatusEnded
Runtime58m
LanguageEN
First Air DateFeb 12, 2024

Episodes

Episode 1 - Episode 1E159m

Episode 1

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.

Feb 12, 2024

Episode 2 - Episode 2E259m

Episode 2

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.

Feb 19, 2024

Episode 3 - Episode 3E359m

Episode 3

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.

Feb 26, 2024

Actors

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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Paul Shack

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Wayne Hale

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