The Space Shuttle That Fell to Earth

Miniseries

2024 · 3 episodes · 2h 57m in all · 8.6/10

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.

Episodes

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   1. Episode 1

   12 Feb 2024 · 59 min · 8.5/10

   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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   2. Episode 2

   19 Feb 2024 · 59 min · 8.8/10

   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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   3. Episode 3

   26 Feb 2024 · 59 min · 8.5/10

   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.