Shuttle Discovery's Last Mission (2013)

Name: Shuttle Discovery's Last Mission
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2013
Duration: 46 min
Rating: 6.0
Cast: Jeff Wilburn, Charles Walker, Stephanie Stilson, Valerie Neal, Kenneth S. Reightler Jr.

46m United States of America

Documentary

Plot

After an impressive 27-year career, the space shuttle Discovery stands as the most time-honored shuttle in history, having journeyed over 148 million miles. This documentary pays tribute to her legacy while chronicling the challenges of her final journey to the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. The mission is rife with emotional weight and logistical hurdles, as transporting the beloved but delicate spacecraft to Washington, D.C. demands innovative engineering and meticulous planning. Viewers are invited to witness the blend of nostalgia and adventure as Discovery takes her last flight.

Cast

Jeff Wilburn Charles Walker Stephanie Stilson Valerie Neal Kenneth S. Reightler Jr. Frank Culbertson William F. Readdy Malcolm Collum Kathryn Thornton Pamela Ann Melroy Mike Parrish Cliff Semonski Tim Keyser Tony Sabatino Ray Zink