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Space Disasters

Season 1 Episode 6: Failure To Launch

The next episode explores the timeline of space mission failures, starting with the pioneering Vanguard in 1957 and ending with the recent Vega launchpad mishaps in 2019.

Season 1 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