About this episode

Steven Hirshorn reflects on the Space Shuttle Program and the lessons learned from the Columbia accident.

Steven Hirshorn reflects on the Space Shuttle Program, the Space Shuttle Columbia accident, and the lessons learned that continue to shape human spaceflight. Episode 418

Topics covered

• Space Shuttle Program
• Space Shuttle Columbia accident
• human spaceflight

Keywords

• Space Shuttle
• NASA
• aerospace

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