Shuttle Missions That Dodged A Bullet | Shuttle Stories

The Space Shuttle flew 135 missions over 30 years, and while it achieved many great moments, it also faced some terrifying close calls. Join us as we dive into the the close calls that could have ended the Shuttle program prematurely. From engine shutdowns to dangerous foam strikes, these stories highlight the incredible risks and resilience of human spaceflight.

🔘 STS-51F: Main Engine Shutdown in Flight
🔘 STS-27: We Almost Lost Atlantis
🔘 STS-93: “Yikes, You Bet, Concur”
🔘 STS-112: We Almost Lost Atlantis Again
🔘 Lessons Learned from the Shuttle Program

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