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Coming Home From Space: The Challenge of Re-Entry

On the morning of February 1, 2003 disaster struck. A stunned nation woke to images of Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrating into a shower of hot metal over the Texas sky. In that instant, millions wondered, “What went wrong?” Only through understanding the daunting and complex challenges faced by engineers and scientists responsible for bringing the shuttle and her crew safely back to earth could this question be answered.

English
  • Originally Aired June 26, 2003
  • Runtime 45 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-G
  • Network Discovery
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Name Type Role
Mark Marabella Writer
Howard B. Swartz Writer