The Space Shuttle That Fell to Earth
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: Tal Ramon, Evelyn Husband, Rodney Rocha
TV-PGHDCC
Miniseries
3 episodes
1. Episode 1As 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.TV-PGCC59minFeb 12, 2024
2. Episode 2Nasa 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.TV-PGCC59minFeb 19, 2024
3. Episode 3Sixteen 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.TV-PGCC59minFeb 26, 2024
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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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Oli Roy, Emma Tutty, Emma Whitehead, Danielle Spears
- Studio
- Mindhouse Productions
Maturity rating
TV-PGCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
