Coming Home from Space: The Challenge of Re-Entry
The complex engineering challenges that make re-entry into the earth's atmosphere so dangerous. Scientists have labored for years to bring a crew safely home in what is essentially a meteorite, wrapped in a cocoon of fire, hurtling towards earth six times faster than the fastest bullet. Scientific experts from NASA explain the significance of Columbia's events as they unfolded, offer insights into what may have caused them and how those key events contributed to the shuttle’s ultimate destruction.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Coming Home from Space: The Challenge of Re-Entry
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jun 25, 2003
Runtime
0h 52m
Genres
Documentary, History
Original Title
Coming Home from Space: The Challenge of Re-Entry
Production Companies
BellaSwartz Productions, Horizon Video, Discovery
Director
Mark Marabella
Budget
$279,936
Description
The complex engineering challenges that make re-entry into the earth's atmosphere so dangerous. Scientists have labored for years to bring a crew safely home in what is essentially a meteorite, wrapped in a cocoon of fire, hurtling towards earth six times faster than the fastest bullet. Scientific experts from NASA explain the significance of Columbia's events as they unfolded, offer insights into what may have caused them and how those key events contributed to the shuttle’s ultimate destruction.
