Space Shuttle Columbia: The Final Flight

April. 07,2024

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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.

Seasons & Episode

Seasons 1 : 2024

4 Episode

Episode 1 - Part 1

April. 07,2024

In 2003, seven astronauts count down to the launch of Space Shuttle Columbia's 28th mission, unaware of the tragic fate that awaits.

Episode 2 - Part 2

April. 07,2024

A 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.

Episode 3 - Part 3

April. 14,2024

Sixteen 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.

Episode 4 - Part 4

April. 14,2024

NASA 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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