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Disasters in Space

Disasters in Space

2016Returning Series1 Season6 EpisodesTMDB

Amazing behind-the-scenes stories of NASA catastrophes and near misses, many unknown to the public. The science of exploration is imperfect - sometimes NASA must learn the hard way: Incorrect metric conversions, reverse installations, deadly chemical spills, and a near miss that could have resulted in a massive rocket fuel explosion that could have wiped out a small town - and almost did!

Season 1 · Episode 6

Columbia

Dec 19, 2016·25m

The loss of Space Shuttle Columbia stands as one of the worst disasters in spaceflight history. Go behind the scenes of the External Tank foam application process and discover why that seemingly insignificant bit of foam came off during launch, puncturing a hole in the leading edge of the wing - leading to catastrophic failure, loss of vehicle and loss of life.

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When did Disasters in Space Season 1 Episode 6 air?

Disasters in Space Season 1 Episode 6 aired on December 19, 2016.

How long is Disasters in Space Season 1 Episode 6?

This episode runs for approximately 25 minutes.

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