Episodes (11 available)
To launch like a rocket and land like a plane. The space shuttle: A dream became reality
3 mins
Can Nasa build the most complex flying machine in space history?
44 mins
The astronauts count down to flying a brand-new spacecraft for the very first time
43 mins
Columbia reaches orbit but the shuttle has been damaged – can they make it home safely?
46 mins
Nasa recruits women and ethnic minorities as astronauts for the first time
43 mins
President Reagan declares the shuttle open for business. Then a satellite goes missing
44 mins
Can the crew rescue the million-dollar space satellite lost in orbit?
45 mins
Nasa needs to kick-start new interest in the shuttle. How about a classroom recruit?
43 mins
The Challenger tragedy shocks a nation. But could it have been prevented?
51 mins
Is human spaceflight worth the risk? After the disaster come tough questions.
38 mins
