Space Shuttle Columbia: The Final Flight
Documentary
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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Space Shuttle Columbia: The Final Flight 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.
9:00 PM on CNN
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Space Shuttle Columbia: The Final Flight 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.
10:00 PM on CNN
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Space Shuttle Columbia: The Final Flight 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.
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Space Shuttle Columbia: The Final Flight 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.
12:00 AM on CNN
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