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.

Part 1

S1 E1

In 2003, seven astronauts count down to the launch of Space Shuttle Columbia's 28th mission, unaware of the tragic fate that awaits.

Part 2

S1 E2

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.