Season 3: The Space Shuttle
The space shuttle: A sci-fi dream that became reality and changed spaceflight forever
The Space Shuttle: 1. The spaceplane—The Space Shuttle
Can Nasa build the most complex flying machine in space history?
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The Space Shuttle: 2. The greatest test flight—The Space Shuttle
The astronauts count down to flying a brand-new spacecraft for the very first time
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The Space Shuttle: 3. Glass rocket—The Space Shuttle
Columbia reaches orbit but the shuttle has been damaged – can they make it home safely?
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The Space Shuttle: 4. The 35 new guys—The Space Shuttle
Nasa recruits women and ethnic minorities as astronauts for the first time
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The Space Shuttle: 5. Space truck—The Space Shuttle
President Reagan declares the shuttle open for business. Then a satellite goes missing
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The Space Shuttle: 6. Satellite for sale—The Space Shuttle
Can the crew rescue the million-dollar space satellite lost in orbit?
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The Space Shuttle: 7. Teacher in space—The Space Shuttle
Nasa needs to kick-start new interest in the shuttle. How about a classroom recruit?
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The Space Shuttle: 8. A major malfunction—The Space Shuttle
The Challenger tragedy shocks a nation. But could it have been prevented?
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The Space Shuttle: 9. What is it all for?—The Space Shuttle
Is human spaceflight worth the risk? After the disaster come tough questions.
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The Space Shuttle: 10. Return to flight—The Space Shuttle
The space shuttle is back – and they’re ready for lift off
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