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The Space Shuttle That Fell to Earth

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  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: February 12, 2024
  • Seasons: 1
  • Episodes: 3
  • Networks: BBC Two
  • Genres: Documentary
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The Space Shuttle That Fell to Earth(2024)

TMDB Rating: 7.5 (6 votes)

Overview

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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3 episodes • 2024Avg: 8.7

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1Episode 1Feb 12, 20248.7
2Episode 2Feb 19, 20249.0
3Episode 3Feb 26, 20248.5

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