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Limited Series – Space Shuttle Columbia: The Final Flight

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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 sixteen days in orbit, and concluding with the investigation into the tragic loss of the seven astronauts' lives.
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Jennifer K @RT72834168 06/26/2024 I watch a lot of documentaries and this is in my top 10 of all time. Really well put together, and all the people involved in this debacle which documentarians interviewed was really commendable. Completely shocking revelations of what was once viewed as one of the most esteemed governmental institutions (NASA), complete ineptitude at the highest levels. The fact that top NASA administrators were so, so blatantly incompetent, just blew my mind, and the way it was run, was contrary to what you would expect of a scientific organization. It has made me rethink my approach to how I view other such organizations. No wonder NASA was pretty much disbanded 5-6 years post the events in this documentary. Unfortunately, allowing Starlink to replace it is even more problematic, especially insofar as the monopolistic and control aspects are concerned; Starlink's work needs to be significantly curtailed, but it won't be. See more Eric L @EricL89 05/21/2024 Could have been an hour vs. four 45min episodes See more David S @RT83943752 04/15/2024 Thank you for a well done 4-hour review/examination of a very sad/pivotal event in modern U.S. history. (More specifically - bless you, Rod Rocha. You tried.) See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Apr 7, 2024 Part 1 In 2003, seven astronauts count down to the launch of Space Shuttle Columbia's 28th mission, unaware of the tragic fate that awaits. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 7, 2024 Part 2 A debris strike on the shuttle's left wing raises alarms at NASA; the crew continues the 16-day mission communicating with their families through emotional video conferences. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 14, 2024 Part 3 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. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 14, 2024 Part 4 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. Details

Season Info

Executive Producer
Emma Tutty, Emma Whitehead, Amy Entelis, Lyle Gamm
Network
CNN
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 7, 2024