The Space Shuttle That Fell to Earth

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BBC Two

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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...Earth. Episode 1. Seven astronauts count down to the launch of space shuttle Columbia’s 28th mission.

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...Earth. Episode 2. A debris strike on the shuttle’s left wing raises alarms at Nasa.

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...Earth. Episode 3. In the aftershock of the disaster, Nasa comes under increasing pressure to give answers.

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