Series
The Space Shuttle That Fell to Earth
Documentary
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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Seasons & episodes
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.
1Episode 112 Feb 2024 · 59m · ★ 8.5As 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.
2Episode 219 Feb 2024 · 59m · ★ 8.8Nasa 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.
3Episode 326 Feb 2024 · 59m · ★ 8.5Sixteen 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.
Details
- First aired
- 12 Feb 2024
- Last aired
- 26 Feb 2024
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- BBC Two
- Episodes
- 3
- Votes
- 7 on TMDB
Cast
- TTal RamonSelf
- EEvelyn HusbandSelf
- RRodney RochaSelf
- IIain ClarkSelf
- LLaura HusbandSelf
- JJon ClarkSelf
- KKaycee AndersonSelf
- SSandy AndersonSelf
- MMichael SarafinSelf
- MMark KellySelf
Robert D. CabanaSelf- BBob PageSeld
- EEllen OchoaSelf
- SSean O'KeefeSelf
