Space Shuttle Columbia: The Final Flight

Season 1

The story of Columbia's final mission is told in dramatic detail, beginning months before the troubled launch, unfolding across the 16 days in orbit, and concluding with the investigation into the tragic loss of the seven astronauts.

Where to Watch Season 1

4 Episodes

  • Part 1
    E1
    Part 1In 2003, seven astronauts count down to the launch of Space Shuttle Columbia’s 28th mission, unaware of the tragic fate that awaits.
  • Part 2
    E2
    Part 2A debris strike on the shuttle’s left wing raises alarms at NASA. Meanwhile, the crew, unaware, continues the 16-day mission; communicating with their families through emotional video conferences.
  • Part 3
    E3
    Part 3Sixteen minutes from landing, Mission Control loses contact with the crew. As live television shows debris falling, NASA fears the worst, prompting East Texas residents to mobilize in one of America's largest search efforts.
  • Part 4
    E4
    Part 4NASA is under pressure as their flawed safety culture and management failures are highlighted in the disaster's investigation, causing uncertainty for the future of American space travel.

 

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