NOVA: Columbia - Space Shuttle Disaster
Item #: DVD-COLUMBIA

NOVA: Columbia - Space Shuttle Disaster

Tragically, the space shuttle Columbia was unable to remain intact during its reentry into the Earth's atmosphere, where the shuttle was destroyed, leaving no survivors in its wake. This program offers a probing study into not only what caused the malfunction, but the political and economical factors that may have contributed to the disaster. Several engineers predicted the accident, and interviews with NASA personnel appear to confirm that damage reports went ignored by their superiors. In addition, the decision to retire old "space planes" such as the Columbia for another model, the Orion, which is not scheduled to come out until 2015, is also examined, for this too could have far-reaching international consequences.

Details:


• Format: Dolby, NTSC, Widescreen
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only)
• Number of discs: 1
• DVD Release Date: February 3, 2009
• Run Time: 56 minutes


Scene Index Disc #1 -- NOVA: Columbia - Space Shuttle Disaster
• 1. Introduction [3:07]
• 2. An Experimental Vehicle [9:44]
• 3. Safety Concerns [10:59]
• 4. A Tragedy In The Making [9:53]
• 5. The Investigation [8:53]
• 6. The Future Of Spaceflight [10:55]

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