The Space Shuttle That Fell to Earth (2024)
Synopsis
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.
First Air Date: 2024-02-12
Last Air Date: 2024-02-26
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 3
Networks: BBC Two
Top Cast
- Miles O'Brien as Self
- Tal Ramon as Self
- Evelyn Husband as Self
- Rodney Rocha as Self
- Iain Clark as Self
- Laura Husband as Self
- Jon Clark as Self
- Kaycee Anderson as Self
- Sandy Anderson as Self
- Michael Sarafin as Self
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Miniseries (2024)
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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Ep. 1: 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.
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Ep. 2: 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.
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Ep. 3: 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.
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