Space Shuttle Columbia: Mission of Hope
Space Shuttle Columbia: Mission of Hope
From the depths of hell to the heights of space, this documentary tells the compelling, untold story of a crewmember's determination to fulfill his "mission within a mission" aboard the space shuttle Columbia. Learn how and why a small Torah scroll that survived the Holocaust was entrusted to Israeli astronaut Ilan Ramon as he lifted into space on Columbia's ultimately ill-fated flight. [56 minutes]
Program Description: From the depths of hell to the heights of space, this documentary tells the compelling, untold story of a crewmember's determination to fulfill his "mission within a mission" aboard the space shuttle Columbia. Learn how and why a small Torah scroll that survived the Holocaust was entrusted to Israeli astronaut Ilan Ramon as he lifted into space on Columbia's ultimately ill-fated flight.
All Upcoming Episodes
There are no broadcasts currently planned. Please check back for future broadcast dates.
Past Episodes
These episodes of Space Shuttle Columbia: Mission of Hope aired in the last few months on Iowa Public Television.