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Space Disasters

The show celebrates the bravery of pioneers who dared to explore the unknown, overcoming daunting obstacles and severe consequences in their relentless pursuit of space exploration.

NASA and Soviet space missions have been marked by high risks of failure, with astronauts' lives often hanging in the balance. The story honors those who have ventured into the unknown, facing disastrous consequences, while also highlighting how close calls and catastrophes have driven progress in space exploration.

Episodes:

Episode 1 First Generation

1. First Generation

Aired: Oct 18, 2020

The next episode explores NASA's remarkable space achievements, showcasing th...

Episode 2 Failure at Re-Entry

2. Failure at Re-Entry

Aired: Oct 25, 2020

The next episode explores the harrowing tales of re-entry, featuring gripping...

Episode 3 Fixing on the Fly

3. Fixing on the Fly

Aired: Nov 1, 2020

Astronauts and Mission Control showcase their impressive problem-solving skil...

Episode 4 The Human Factor

4. The Human Factor

Aired: Nov 8, 2020

Space mishaps can quickly escalate into catastrophic events.

Episode 5 When Weather Strikes

5. When Weather Strikes

Aired: Nov 15, 2020

Severe weather events wreak havoc on NASA's operations, with X-class solar st...

Episode 6 Failure To Launch

6. Failure To Launch

Aired: Nov 22, 2020

The next episode explores the timeline of space mission failures, starting wi...

Info about Space Disasters

Network: Smithsonian Channel

Genres:Documentary, History