Space Shuttle Columbia: The Final Flight
In 2003, Space Shuttle Columbia breaks apart in the skies over Texas. Weaving together first-hand accounts and unseen footage.
- 2024-2024
- 1 season
- CNN
- Documentary
In 2003, Space Shuttle Columbia breaks apart in the skies over Texas. Weaving together first-hand accounts and unseen footage.
Season 1 Episode Guide
4 Episodes 2024
Episode 1
Part One
Sun, Apr 7, 2024 42 mins
In 2003, seven astronauts count down to the launch of Space Shuttle Columbia's 28th mission, unaware of the tragic fate that awaits.
Episode 2
Part Two
Sun, Apr 7, 2024 42 mins
A debris strike on the shuttle's left wing raises alarms at NASA. Meanwhile, the crew, unaware, continues the 16-day mission; communicating with their families through emotional video conferences.
Episode 3
Part Three
Sun, Apr 14, 2024 42 mins
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.
Episode 4
Part Four
Sun, Apr 14, 2024 42 mins
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.