The Space Shuttle That Fell to Earth

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  1. Episode 1

  59m

  As Nasa prepares space shuttle Columbia for its 28th mission, excitement and trepidation build amongst the astronauts and their families. But a month before they are due to launch, Nasa grounds its entire shuttle fleet when cracks are discovered in the fuel lines.

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  2. Episode 2

  59m

  Nasa engineers spot a piece of debris striking the shuttle during launch. In space, the crew continue their mission, unaware of the concerns, but the clock is ticking to re-entry.

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  3. Episode 3

  59m

  Sixteen minutes from landing, mission control lose contact with the crew. The fears of some Nasa engineers are coming true. Following the disaster, Nasa comes under pressure to give answers.

Cast

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Miles O'Brien

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Tal Ramon

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Evelyn Husband

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Rodney Rocha

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Iain Clark

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Laura Husband

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Jon Clark

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Kaycee Anderson

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Sandy Anderson

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Michael Sarafin

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Mark Kelly

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Robert D. Cabana

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