The Horizon Guide to Space Shuttles
Documentary which brings together coverage from three decades of BBC programmes to present a biography of the space shuttle, from triumph to tragedy, and considers its legacy.
In 2011, after more than 30 years of service, America's space shuttle took to the skies for the last time. Its story has been characterised by incredible triumphs, but blighted by devastating tragedies - and the BBC and Horizon have chronicled every step of its career. This unique and poignant Horizon Guide brings together coverage from three decades of programmes to present a biography of the shuttle and to ask what its legacy will be. Will it be remembered as an impressive chapter in human space exploration, or as a fatally flawed white elephant?
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The Space Shuttle
Duration: 01:26
Music Played
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Oswin MacIntosh
Above and Afar
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Brian Eno
An Ending (Ascent)
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Curtis Curtis-Smith
Southern Cross
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Brian Eno
Empty Landscape
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Oswin MacIntosh
Brand of Hope
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Gustav Mahler
Langsam Schleppend
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Oswin MacIntosh
Final Climax
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Brian Eno
An Ending (Ascent)
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Producer | Jacqui Farnham |
| Director | Danielle Peck |
| Executive Producer | Danielle Peck |
Broadcasts
- Sun 10 Apr 201120:00
- Mon 11 Apr 201100:30
- Sun 17 Apr 201101:00
- Thu 5 May 201120:00
- Fri 6 May 201100:45
- Sun 11 Sep 201100:10
- Sun 18 Dec 201122:00
- Mon 19 Dec 201102:40
- Sat 23 Jun 201222:50
- Fri 29 Jun 201203:15
- Sun 18 May 201401:40
- Tue 20 May 201422:00
- Wed 21 May 201402:00
- Sat 18 Oct 201420:00
- Sun 19 Oct 201401:25
- Tue 21 Oct 201423:55
- Wed 11 Feb 201522:00
- Tue 23 Jun 201501:00
- Sun 13 Sep 201522:30
- Tue 15 Sep 201501:00
- Tue 31 Jan 201700:00
- Sun 12 Feb 201722:35
- Thu 21 Sep 201721:00
- Fri 22 Sep 201701:35
- Sun 13 May 201822:30
- Mon 14 May 201802:30
- Sun 14 Jul 201920:00
- Mon 26 Feb 202423:30
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