

The Space Shuttle That Fell to Earth
2024-02-12 · 58 min / episode · ★ 7.6
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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Robert D. CabanaSelfTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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