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  • Columbia Mission: Countdown to Disaster (2026)
  • 22 min | Documentary
Columbia Mission: Countdown to Disaster (2026)
22 min | Documentary
On February 1st, 2003, Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated during re-entry, killing all seven astronauts onboard. The disaster began sixteen days earlier, when a piece of insulating foam struck the shuttle's wing during launch. Concerns ...See moreOn February 1st, 2003, Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated during re-entry, killing all seven astronauts onboard. The disaster began sixteen days earlier, when a piece of insulating foam struck the shuttle's wing during launch. Concerns were raised, but the risk was underestimated and no further action was taken. As Columbia returned to Earth, hidden damage led to catastrophic failure - revealing how a small warning, left unresolved, set the stage for tragedy. See less
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Angelica Butcher (director)
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Jordan Hill (producer)
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Angelica Butcher | Danielle Winter (head of post production)
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Apr 13, 2026 (United Kingdom)

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