Lizzie Kempton
Director
The Space Shuttle That Fell to Earth (2024)
Miniseries
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.
Released Feb. 12, 2024
Episode 59 min
10+
Genres: Documentary, History
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Production Companies: Mindhouse Productions
Network: BBC Two
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
8.5
S1E1 - 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, midnight
8.8
S1E2 - 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, midnight
8.5
S1E3 - 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, midnight
Network: BBC Two
Episode Runtime: 59 min.
Season Runtime: 177 min.
Released: Feb. 12, 2024
Last Air Date: Feb. 26, 2024, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-PG / 10+
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