1 00:00:10,247 --> 00:00:12,404 Recovery One. This is control. 2 00:00:12,498 --> 00:00:15,071 Initiate A.P.U. Pre-start procedure. Over. 3 00:00:16,126 --> 00:00:17,620 Roger. Recovery One. 4 00:00:17,711 --> 00:00:19,205 Power A.P.U.'s now. 5 00:00:20,046 --> 00:00:21,872 A.P.U., fuel tank valves open. 6 00:00:21,964 --> 00:00:24,336 Roger. Fuel tanks open. 7 00:00:24,466 --> 00:00:26,174 Run A.P.U. Control one. 8 00:00:26,259 --> 00:00:29,176 Roger. A.P.U. One, start. 9 00:00:32,681 --> 00:00:35,219 T-minus two minutes. All systems go. 10 00:00:35,934 --> 00:00:37,558 H2 is pressurising. 11 00:00:38,603 --> 00:00:39,931 Go for launch. 12 00:00:40,020 --> 00:00:42,262 Recovery One. This is Control. 13 00:00:42,522 --> 00:00:45,476 You are looking good and are go for launch. Over. 14 00:00:45,650 --> 00:00:47,144 Roger. Go for launch. 15 00:00:47,235 --> 00:00:48,479 Do you ever wonder what it's like 16 00:00:48,569 --> 00:00:51,320 sitting on top of six million pounds of thrust? 17 00:00:57,618 --> 00:01:00,618 Reading seal failure in E.T. Liquid hydrogen leak imminent. 18 00:01:00,704 --> 00:01:01,901 Abort launch. 19 00:01:02,580 --> 00:01:05,783 Recovery One. You have external tank failure. Abort immediately. 20 00:01:05,874 --> 00:01:08,116 I repeat, abort immediately. Over. 21 00:01:08,210 --> 00:01:11,329 Roger. Aborting. Out. All right, everyone. Let's move. 22 00:01:30,352 --> 00:01:31,894 Basket two, away. 23 00:01:35,648 --> 00:01:37,806 Thirty seconds till tank rupture. 24 00:01:40,694 --> 00:01:42,236 Basket two recovered. 25 00:01:49,785 --> 00:01:51,243 Basket one, away. 26 00:02:00,794 --> 00:02:02,371 Basket one recovered. 27 00:02:03,754 --> 00:02:05,082 Mission specialist on ground. 28 00:02:05,172 --> 00:02:07,923 - What's he waiting for? - His shuttle commander. 29 00:02:08,633 --> 00:02:10,257 Go! Go! Go! 30 00:02:19,308 --> 00:02:20,506 No! 31 00:02:21,477 --> 00:02:22,887 Oh, my God! 32 00:03:21,317 --> 00:03:23,439 Double check the control panel, all right? 33 00:03:23,527 --> 00:03:24,558 Okay. 34 00:03:24,653 --> 00:03:27,024 Do you fly like that every time you go up, sir, 35 00:03:27,113 --> 00:03:28,393 or were you just showing off? 36 00:03:28,572 --> 00:03:31,323 - Your first time supersonic, Lieutenant? - No, sir. 37 00:03:31,408 --> 00:03:35,072 - Just my first time with a lawyer. - How do I rate? 38 00:03:35,703 --> 00:03:37,742 I could have done without the snap rolls. 39 00:03:37,830 --> 00:03:39,372 I had to leave an impression. 40 00:03:39,456 --> 00:03:41,911 And you could have used a little more runway. 41 00:03:42,000 --> 00:03:44,122 You want long roll-outs, fly the Air Force. 42 00:03:44,210 --> 00:03:46,700 Careful, Harm. We're in their territory. 43 00:03:46,795 --> 00:03:49,084 There are a lot of friendlies around here, Meg. 44 00:03:49,172 --> 00:03:53,216 The space programme likes Navy pilots. We make their best astronauts. 45 00:03:53,301 --> 00:03:57,463 Right. I think I read that somewhere in Kepler's laws of planetary motion. 46 00:03:57,554 --> 00:04:00,673 All I need to say is the first American in outer space 47 00:04:00,765 --> 00:04:02,424 was not an Air Force jock. 48 00:04:02,516 --> 00:04:05,007 They put up a man who knew how to make a trap. 49 00:04:05,102 --> 00:04:07,770 Then why was the first man in orbit a Marine? 50 00:04:13,442 --> 00:04:16,146 I didn't know the Navy had such a budget surplus. 51 00:04:16,236 --> 00:04:19,319 They transport their JAG officers in jet fighters. 52 00:04:19,863 --> 00:04:22,354 Our admiral told us to get here asap, sir. 53 00:04:22,449 --> 00:04:25,651 You take a joy ride back and tell him we've got it under control. 54 00:04:25,743 --> 00:04:28,412 Can't do that. Lieutenant Commander Atkins was Navy, sir. 55 00:04:28,495 --> 00:04:30,820 Assigned to the military space agency. 56 00:04:30,914 --> 00:04:32,289 I understand that, Colonel, 57 00:04:32,374 --> 00:04:35,457 but investigating his death still lies within our jurisdiction. 58 00:04:35,543 --> 00:04:37,535 We try to avoid politics, Commander. 59 00:04:37,628 --> 00:04:40,201 That's why we use Vandenberg to launch military missions. 60 00:04:40,297 --> 00:04:43,380 - Sir. - Understood, sir. But I have my orders. 61 00:04:44,008 --> 00:04:46,961 All I can tell you, Commander, is that Atkins fell to his death 62 00:04:47,052 --> 00:04:50,634 during an emergency evacuation drill when the cable failed. 63 00:04:50,930 --> 00:04:52,389 We adjusted the capture bar. 64 00:04:52,473 --> 00:04:54,264 - It was an alignment problem. - Good. 65 00:04:54,350 --> 00:04:56,389 Have you concluded why the cable failed, sir? 66 00:04:56,476 --> 00:04:58,303 Not yet. Mr Gallant is analysing that. 67 00:04:58,394 --> 00:05:01,514 Which reminds me, I need to check on the stress test results. 68 00:05:01,605 --> 00:05:03,313 And I am on an accelerated schedule, 69 00:05:03,398 --> 00:05:06,315 so if you'll excuse me, I have a launch in 48 hours. 70 00:05:06,401 --> 00:05:08,891 You're going ahead with the launch, sir? 71 00:05:08,986 --> 00:05:11,477 It must be an awfully important mission. 72 00:05:11,655 --> 00:05:13,363 Need to know, Commander. 73 00:05:14,282 --> 00:05:16,156 The backup pilot passed his physical, sir. 74 00:05:16,242 --> 00:05:18,151 Good. Let him know. He's on. 75 00:05:18,369 --> 00:05:22,200 Any further questions, you can direct to my assistant, Captain Tang. 76 00:05:22,872 --> 00:05:24,247 - Sir. - Lieutenant. 77 00:05:26,000 --> 00:05:29,202 Looks like I get to deliver some good news for a change. 78 00:05:29,878 --> 00:05:32,748 - Where are they? - Simulator on final approach. 79 00:05:32,922 --> 00:05:34,250 Initiate pre-flare. 80 00:05:34,340 --> 00:05:36,498 Roger. Adjusting glide slope. 81 00:05:37,050 --> 00:05:38,331 Looking good. 82 00:05:38,427 --> 00:05:41,510 - That's a steep approach. - Well, it starts at 19 degrees. 83 00:05:41,596 --> 00:05:44,003 About six times steeper than commercial aircraft. 84 00:05:44,098 --> 00:05:47,051 And there are no pull-ups. It's a 200,000 pound glider. 85 00:05:47,142 --> 00:05:49,976 - We call it "The flying..." - "The flying brick." 86 00:05:50,228 --> 00:05:51,259 Yes, sir. 87 00:05:51,354 --> 00:05:54,354 I'd like to go up to the launch structure, take a look at the egress system. 88 00:05:54,439 --> 00:05:56,645 Yes, sir. I'll try to arrange something for this afternoon. 89 00:05:56,733 --> 00:05:58,524 Recovery One. Gear down. Over. 90 00:05:58,609 --> 00:06:00,400 Gear down and locked. Over. 91 00:06:01,278 --> 00:06:03,187 - I know that voice. - He's good. 92 00:06:03,280 --> 00:06:04,311 On course and speed. 93 00:06:04,406 --> 00:06:06,777 He must feel like a backup quarterback called into the Super Bowl. 94 00:06:06,866 --> 00:06:09,072 You train all season, but you never expect to play. 95 00:06:09,160 --> 00:06:11,531 Recovery One, main gear at 10 feet. 96 00:06:11,620 --> 00:06:13,695 Then suddenly, it's, "Okay, Lowrey, you're up. 97 00:06:13,788 --> 00:06:14,951 "Pull it out for us." 98 00:06:15,039 --> 00:06:16,996 Lieutenant Commander Mark Lowrey. 99 00:06:17,083 --> 00:06:18,790 Yes, sir. You know him? 100 00:06:19,418 --> 00:06:20,746 Two feet, 101 00:06:21,503 --> 00:06:22,665 one, 102 00:06:23,212 --> 00:06:24,327 touchdown. 103 00:06:24,422 --> 00:06:25,453 Perfect. 104 00:06:26,298 --> 00:06:29,583 I guess you're right. Navy does make the best astronauts. 105 00:06:32,887 --> 00:06:35,294 Excuse me, sir. You've passed your physical. 106 00:06:35,389 --> 00:06:37,796 - Congratulations. - Thank you. 107 00:06:40,476 --> 00:06:41,674 Commander? 108 00:06:41,769 --> 00:06:44,260 Lieutenant Rabb. What are you doing here? 109 00:06:44,605 --> 00:06:46,846 Actually, it's Lieutenant Commander. 110 00:06:47,941 --> 00:06:50,775 - So it is. Congratulations. - Thanks, you, too. 111 00:06:50,860 --> 00:06:53,397 Sorry, it couldn't be under better circumstances. 112 00:06:53,487 --> 00:06:56,855 So you're still flapping your wings? Or did she fly you in? 113 00:06:57,990 --> 00:06:59,947 No, I manage all right on my own. 114 00:07:00,034 --> 00:07:01,232 So, how's JAG? 115 00:07:01,702 --> 00:07:05,402 - It keeps me busy. - I bet. All those legal briefs to file. 116 00:07:06,247 --> 00:07:09,366 You have to excuse me. I've got a mission to prep for. 117 00:07:09,833 --> 00:07:10,912 Certainly. 118 00:07:12,627 --> 00:07:15,200 - What was that about? - What? 119 00:07:15,296 --> 00:07:18,296 Come on, Harm, I know a cockfight when I see one. 120 00:07:18,632 --> 00:07:20,624 He was in my first Tomcat squadron. 121 00:07:20,717 --> 00:07:23,089 What did he do? Out-fly you? 122 00:07:23,594 --> 00:07:25,919 - Never. - Sensitive. 123 00:07:28,140 --> 00:07:32,006 He was a hotshot. Cocky, aggressive, hyper-competitive. 124 00:07:32,101 --> 00:07:33,809 Kind of like you? 125 00:07:34,186 --> 00:07:35,348 Sir? 126 00:07:36,188 --> 00:07:38,512 Why would MSA let him fly the shuttle? 127 00:07:39,565 --> 00:07:41,474 Maybe 'cause he's good at it. 128 00:07:42,234 --> 00:07:43,397 Gee. Thanks. 129 00:07:47,614 --> 00:07:50,151 Looks a lot bigger in person, doesn't it? 130 00:07:51,617 --> 00:07:54,700 Who would have ever thought we'd be this close to it? 131 00:07:55,120 --> 00:07:57,159 Speak for yourself, Lieutenant. 132 00:07:57,371 --> 00:08:00,040 July 20, 1969. 133 00:08:00,499 --> 00:08:02,159 The Apollo moon landing? 134 00:08:02,917 --> 00:08:04,661 I watched it with my mom. 135 00:08:05,962 --> 00:08:08,997 I remember seeing Armstrong roaming around up there, 136 00:08:09,089 --> 00:08:12,623 wondering if he stopped right then and looked up at the Earth, 137 00:08:13,092 --> 00:08:16,342 he'd see me and my dad in Vietnam at the same time. 138 00:08:18,597 --> 00:08:21,680 I'll bet there were a lot of future astronauts recruited that night. 139 00:08:21,766 --> 00:08:23,557 Yeah, I'll bet there were. 140 00:08:23,726 --> 00:08:28,019 - What do you remember about it? - Nothing. I was a baby. 141 00:08:32,733 --> 00:08:34,772 Lieutenant Commander Rabb, Lieutenant Austin, 142 00:08:34,860 --> 00:08:36,817 this is our mission shuttle commander, Major Russell. 143 00:08:36,903 --> 00:08:37,982 Major. 144 00:08:38,071 --> 00:08:40,193 He was the closest man to Atkins when the cable broke. 145 00:08:40,281 --> 00:08:42,950 Thanks for your time, Major. I hope we're not taking too much of it. 146 00:08:43,033 --> 00:08:44,112 Not at all. 147 00:08:44,201 --> 00:08:45,944 It's a pretty straightforward system. 148 00:08:46,035 --> 00:08:48,158 Steel baskets connected to the slide wire. 149 00:08:48,246 --> 00:08:50,570 The astronauts jump in, release the brake, 150 00:08:50,664 --> 00:08:53,748 slide to the entrance of underground bunkers at the landing zone. 151 00:08:53,833 --> 00:08:56,750 When did you know Commander Atkins was in trouble? 152 00:08:56,836 --> 00:08:59,872 I didn't. I was late coming out of the hatch. 153 00:08:59,963 --> 00:09:03,213 Atkins waited until he saw me before he started down. 154 00:09:04,717 --> 00:09:07,753 I was at my basket when I heard this snap. 155 00:09:08,095 --> 00:09:10,336 When I looked up, he was already falling. 156 00:09:10,430 --> 00:09:12,755 Did the cable show signs of strain before? 157 00:09:12,849 --> 00:09:13,928 It was brand new. 158 00:09:14,016 --> 00:09:17,301 They put it up right after the Blue Team's run-through that morning. 159 00:09:17,394 --> 00:09:20,809 - Just this one? - Apparently, it was frayed at one end. 160 00:09:21,981 --> 00:09:23,179 Who noticed it? 161 00:09:23,274 --> 00:09:25,942 I believe it was Lieutenant Commander Lowrey. 162 00:09:31,280 --> 00:09:33,107 Mission specialist one away. 163 00:09:33,198 --> 00:09:35,605 Mission specialist two reaches the basket. 164 00:09:35,700 --> 00:09:37,075 Number two away. 165 00:09:38,119 --> 00:09:40,444 Commander Atkins waits for the Major. 166 00:09:40,913 --> 00:09:43,617 He sees him. Major orders him to go. 167 00:09:43,707 --> 00:09:45,498 Atkins hops in the basket. 168 00:09:46,042 --> 00:09:47,619 30 feet down he falls. 169 00:09:52,964 --> 00:09:55,252 It's not as high-profile as the Challenger accident, 170 00:09:55,341 --> 00:09:57,333 but the end result is the same. 171 00:09:57,676 --> 00:10:00,427 - An astronaut dies. - Doesn't look real somehow. 172 00:10:00,512 --> 00:10:02,504 You've been watching too many action movies. 173 00:10:02,597 --> 00:10:05,134 They shoot those things from eight different angles, repeat the action, 174 00:10:05,224 --> 00:10:06,634 play it back in slow-mo. 175 00:10:06,725 --> 00:10:08,267 Cut to people's reactions. 176 00:10:08,351 --> 00:10:11,222 And an accident like this in real life happens... 177 00:10:12,230 --> 00:10:14,720 You think he realised what was happening? 178 00:10:17,567 --> 00:10:20,236 - Play it back at quarter speed. - Yes, sir. 179 00:10:20,736 --> 00:10:22,527 It's ironic, actually. 180 00:10:22,613 --> 00:10:26,396 Billions in dollars we spend on systems needed for manned space flight, 181 00:10:26,491 --> 00:10:29,444 and we lose an astronaut because of a faulty piece of cable. 182 00:10:29,535 --> 00:10:30,698 Here you go, sir. 183 00:10:38,793 --> 00:10:40,749 Stop. Go back. 184 00:10:44,464 --> 00:10:45,922 Wait there. 185 00:10:46,257 --> 00:10:49,423 Can you click between this frame and the one before it? 186 00:10:52,262 --> 00:10:54,420 I assumed that it broke at one end. 187 00:10:54,597 --> 00:10:57,633 What would cause it to snap in the middle like that? 188 00:11:02,728 --> 00:11:05,136 I must admit I was somewhat baffled at first. 189 00:11:05,230 --> 00:11:07,104 I couldn't imagine what would cause it to break 190 00:11:07,190 --> 00:11:08,981 so cleanly right in the middle. 191 00:11:09,067 --> 00:11:11,604 Until I noticed this small circular pattern 192 00:11:11,694 --> 00:11:14,730 along the break in the sheath that surrounds the cable. 193 00:11:14,822 --> 00:11:16,897 - Where? - It's right there. 194 00:11:17,240 --> 00:11:20,406 There may have been a tiny hole there before the break. 195 00:11:20,826 --> 00:11:23,613 - What does that mean? - Not a lot by itself. 196 00:11:23,787 --> 00:11:27,037 But it made me go back and check the cable at each end of the break 197 00:11:27,123 --> 00:11:29,792 for vapourised steel deposits. Just like that. 198 00:11:30,959 --> 00:11:33,532 You're saying the cable was cut by a laser? 199 00:11:34,045 --> 00:11:35,420 Not just cut. 200 00:11:36,214 --> 00:11:39,214 They hollowed it out by carefully rotating it. 201 00:11:39,800 --> 00:11:41,460 The outside 202 00:11:41,676 --> 00:11:44,428 looked normal, except for the very tiny hole. 203 00:11:44,846 --> 00:11:48,048 - It was sabotaged. - Clever sabotage. 204 00:11:48,307 --> 00:11:51,058 There was just enough mass left around the perimeter of the hole 205 00:11:51,142 --> 00:11:53,633 to support the basket during the test runs. 206 00:11:53,728 --> 00:11:57,476 Add the weight of an astronaut, and, snap! 207 00:12:08,823 --> 00:12:10,697 Yeah, it was frayed near the top. 208 00:12:10,783 --> 00:12:14,151 Nothing major, but I thought I should tell somebody. I mean, 209 00:12:14,244 --> 00:12:17,410 I didn't know the replacement cable would be defective. 210 00:12:17,580 --> 00:12:20,581 More like sabotaged. The cable was rigged to break. 211 00:12:21,083 --> 00:12:23,538 - Atkins was murdered. - By who? 212 00:12:23,627 --> 00:12:26,331 I don't know. Who would have the most to gain? 213 00:12:27,004 --> 00:12:29,709 Wait a minute. I don't think I like where you're going with this. 214 00:12:29,798 --> 00:12:33,665 Look, this is awkward, because you and I don't get along. 215 00:12:33,760 --> 00:12:36,594 But right now, it doesn't look too good for you. 216 00:12:37,429 --> 00:12:38,710 Hey, look. 217 00:12:38,931 --> 00:12:41,717 I want my chance just as much as the next guy, 218 00:12:41,808 --> 00:12:44,263 - but I wouldn't kill for it. - I hope not. 219 00:12:44,352 --> 00:12:46,510 But I'm afraid I'm gonna have to have you pulled from this mission 220 00:12:46,603 --> 00:12:48,263 until we know for sure. 221 00:12:48,355 --> 00:12:49,765 You do that, 222 00:12:50,148 --> 00:12:53,351 and you'll just about guarantee that I never get another chance. 223 00:12:53,442 --> 00:12:55,518 Sorry. It's not personal. 224 00:12:55,736 --> 00:12:58,938 - The hell it isn't. - Hey! You think this is a game? 225 00:12:59,572 --> 00:13:02,276 We're not nuggets on our first mission. I know what's at stake! 226 00:13:02,366 --> 00:13:04,405 Yeah, my career! 227 00:13:04,618 --> 00:13:07,453 Don't come after mine just 'cause you flushed yours down the toilet. 228 00:13:07,537 --> 00:13:09,328 I'd stop it right there, Commander. 229 00:13:09,413 --> 00:13:11,287 Why? Let's be honest. 230 00:13:11,373 --> 00:13:12,998 You got your ticket pulled, 231 00:13:13,083 --> 00:13:15,953 and you can't handle seeing me with a chance to walk in space. 232 00:13:16,044 --> 00:13:18,997 - That's your dream, not mine. - Yeah, right! 233 00:13:28,429 --> 00:13:31,180 What do you think, Meg? You think I'm making this personal? 234 00:13:31,264 --> 00:13:34,265 What are you gonna do? Justify your feelings by protecting him? 235 00:13:34,350 --> 00:13:39,260 - Yeah, but do I have to take him down? - Harm, you don't have a choice. 236 00:13:42,899 --> 00:13:44,772 Out of the question. We need Lowrey. 237 00:13:44,859 --> 00:13:47,479 He's the only other pilot we have trained for this mission. 238 00:13:47,569 --> 00:13:48,600 I beg your pardon, Colonel, 239 00:13:48,695 --> 00:13:51,364 but wouldn't prudence suggest delaying the mission entirely, sir? 240 00:13:51,447 --> 00:13:53,404 We're going to launch on schedule, Commander. 241 00:13:53,491 --> 00:13:54,866 It's not open for debate. 242 00:13:54,950 --> 00:13:56,989 Sir, it's my duty to summon a board of inquiry 243 00:13:57,077 --> 00:13:58,535 in which case the Navy will simply 244 00:13:58,620 --> 00:14:01,288 not allow Commander Lowrey on that spaceship. 245 00:14:02,706 --> 00:14:04,414 Shut the door, Captain. 246 00:14:08,753 --> 00:14:13,165 I can't let you do that, Commander. And the boys upstairs won't let you. 247 00:14:13,256 --> 00:14:15,414 The mission is that critical, sir? 248 00:14:15,967 --> 00:14:17,165 Captain. 249 00:14:17,385 --> 00:14:20,883 Until recently, the U.S. Was monitoring Eastern China and the Asian Pacific 250 00:14:20,971 --> 00:14:23,722 with a recon satellite in a geosynchronous orbit, 251 00:14:23,807 --> 00:14:26,344 giving us real-time images of the region. 252 00:14:26,934 --> 00:14:29,603 Twenty-six days ago, we lost all contact with it. 253 00:14:29,686 --> 00:14:31,228 They think the power cells failed. 254 00:14:31,313 --> 00:14:33,637 Aren't there other satellites that can pick up the coverage? 255 00:14:33,731 --> 00:14:36,815 Only intermittently. We're blind over 90% of the time. 256 00:14:36,900 --> 00:14:39,854 That's not a very good percentage given China's recent show of force. 257 00:14:39,944 --> 00:14:42,565 You don't have a replacement satellite, sir? 258 00:14:42,863 --> 00:14:45,354 Launched two weeks ago on a Titan rocket. 259 00:14:45,449 --> 00:14:48,153 Unfortunately, the third stage booster failed, 260 00:14:48,243 --> 00:14:50,235 never made it to proper orbit. 261 00:14:50,328 --> 00:14:51,703 We've got to go up and fix it. 262 00:14:51,787 --> 00:14:53,993 We had to change Recovery One's mission profile, 263 00:14:54,081 --> 00:14:55,326 and push up the launch. 264 00:14:55,415 --> 00:14:57,491 That's why all the last-minute training. 265 00:14:57,584 --> 00:14:59,955 Lowrey will perform the capture procedure. 266 00:15:00,044 --> 00:15:02,416 The second satellite could fall out of orbit and burn up 267 00:15:02,504 --> 00:15:05,339 if we don't retrieve it within the next three to four days. 268 00:15:05,423 --> 00:15:07,830 Which means I have a day and a half to launch. 269 00:15:07,925 --> 00:15:11,756 Then that gives us 36 hours to determine exactly what happened, sir. 270 00:15:12,345 --> 00:15:14,421 Very well, Commander. Dismissed. 271 00:15:14,806 --> 00:15:15,837 Aye, sir. 272 00:15:17,349 --> 00:15:18,594 Excuse me, sir. 273 00:15:18,684 --> 00:15:21,518 What was Recovery One's original mission profile? 274 00:15:23,396 --> 00:15:25,388 High-energy light experiments. 275 00:15:25,856 --> 00:15:27,813 You mean testing lasers, sir? 276 00:15:36,573 --> 00:15:38,945 Were all astronauts trained on lasers? 277 00:15:39,117 --> 00:15:40,445 Of course. Both crews. 278 00:15:40,535 --> 00:15:43,488 Did they include the type you used in your demonstration? 279 00:15:43,579 --> 00:15:45,951 Yeah. Why? You suspect an astronaut? 280 00:15:46,123 --> 00:15:48,031 No, we're just covering all possibilities. 281 00:15:48,124 --> 00:15:50,793 Where are the lasers kept when they're not in use? 282 00:15:50,876 --> 00:15:52,454 In the training facility. 283 00:15:52,544 --> 00:15:54,916 So astronauts have unrestricted access? 284 00:15:55,338 --> 00:15:56,453 Of course. 285 00:15:57,465 --> 00:15:58,496 Sir? 286 00:15:58,925 --> 00:16:01,000 I checked the security system to the storage facility 287 00:16:01,093 --> 00:16:02,587 where the cable was housed. 288 00:16:02,678 --> 00:16:04,670 Apparently Lieutenant Commander Lowrey's access card 289 00:16:04,763 --> 00:16:06,304 was used to gain entrance 290 00:16:06,389 --> 00:16:09,425 at 2307 hours, the night before the accident. 291 00:16:09,516 --> 00:16:11,805 He reported his card missing the next morning. 292 00:16:11,893 --> 00:16:15,262 - He said he lost it? - No. He thought it was stolen. 293 00:16:15,855 --> 00:16:18,143 I think it's time we had a talk with him again. 294 00:16:18,232 --> 00:16:19,560 It will have to wait, sir. 295 00:16:19,649 --> 00:16:23,148 He's scheduled for a last-minute practice landing in the S.T.A. At 0730. 296 00:16:23,236 --> 00:16:24,398 S.T. A? 297 00:16:24,487 --> 00:16:27,155 Shuttle training aircraft. It's a G2 rigged to fly like the shuttle. 298 00:16:27,239 --> 00:16:29,397 - Which runway? - 1-5. 299 00:16:33,619 --> 00:16:35,077 I think we're good. 300 00:16:35,996 --> 00:16:37,988 Morning, Rabb, Lieutenant. 301 00:16:38,081 --> 00:16:41,449 What are you doing here so early? I thought lawyers kept bankers' hours. 302 00:16:41,542 --> 00:16:44,626 You'll have to postpone your flight. You and I need to have a little chat. 303 00:16:44,711 --> 00:16:47,961 As much as I'd like to do that, I'm on a strict schedule. 304 00:16:48,172 --> 00:16:50,544 As far as I know, I'm still on this mission. 305 00:16:50,633 --> 00:16:51,877 I'm supposed to finish this run 306 00:16:51,967 --> 00:16:54,006 and then head back to the pre-launch holding area. 307 00:16:54,094 --> 00:16:55,920 You still may not be going anywhere! 308 00:16:56,012 --> 00:16:59,297 - Are you relaying an order? - Not yet. 309 00:17:00,808 --> 00:17:02,599 If you want to talk to me, 310 00:17:03,393 --> 00:17:07,260 you either head back to the holding area or you take a ride. 311 00:17:07,354 --> 00:17:08,765 It's your choice. 312 00:17:08,856 --> 00:17:11,014 But I have to warn you, it gets a little rough. 313 00:17:11,107 --> 00:17:13,230 We drop at 250 feet per second. 314 00:17:13,651 --> 00:17:15,939 - No problem. - Great. 315 00:17:16,028 --> 00:17:17,937 Sir, we're balanced for two. 316 00:17:18,030 --> 00:17:20,105 That's all right, Captain. You take a break. 317 00:17:20,198 --> 00:17:23,198 - My pal here will help me out. - Are you serious, sir? 318 00:17:23,284 --> 00:17:26,569 Yeah. You heard what he said. We have to have a talk. 319 00:17:26,912 --> 00:17:28,951 Yes, sir. But he's not trained on this aircraft. 320 00:17:29,038 --> 00:17:33,201 Don't you worry about it. He's the best damn pilot in JAG. 321 00:17:33,917 --> 00:17:36,373 All right. It's your call, sir. 322 00:17:39,338 --> 00:17:41,829 You'll have to do the honours on the way up, Rabb. 323 00:17:41,924 --> 00:17:44,130 It's not my show till we head down. 324 00:17:44,968 --> 00:17:47,174 Looks like you get a break, too, Lieutenant. 325 00:17:47,261 --> 00:17:50,511 Harm, I thought you were trying to keep this from being personal. 326 00:17:50,597 --> 00:17:52,922 I'll see you back in the launch room. 327 00:18:04,442 --> 00:18:06,185 45,000 feet. 328 00:18:06,485 --> 00:18:09,402 - Bring her round to 250. - Roger. 250. 329 00:18:17,202 --> 00:18:19,278 You must be clocking a lot of flight time. 330 00:18:19,371 --> 00:18:20,829 I get my share. 331 00:18:21,747 --> 00:18:23,455 So what's on your mind? 332 00:18:23,541 --> 00:18:27,620 You neglected to tell me you trained on lasers for your original mission. 333 00:18:27,752 --> 00:18:30,788 - Me and seven other astronauts. - Yeah, but you're the only astronaut 334 00:18:30,880 --> 00:18:33,964 whose stolen access card was used to enter the storage facility 335 00:18:34,049 --> 00:18:36,504 that housed the sabotaged cable... 336 00:18:36,593 --> 00:18:40,506 - Excuse me? ...the night before Atkins was killed. 337 00:18:43,723 --> 00:18:45,514 Somebody must be trying to set me up. 338 00:18:45,600 --> 00:18:47,841 - And who would that be? - I don't know. 339 00:18:47,935 --> 00:18:50,011 Maybe someone who doesn't want to see the mission go. 340 00:18:50,104 --> 00:18:52,475 I'm finding this very hard to believe. 341 00:18:52,814 --> 00:18:54,605 We both know why. 342 00:18:55,566 --> 00:18:58,899 Look, Mark, regardless of what you might think, 343 00:18:59,569 --> 00:19:01,894 I really do want to give you the benefit of the doubt, 344 00:19:01,988 --> 00:19:04,395 but things just keep pointing in your direction. 345 00:19:04,490 --> 00:19:06,945 Harm, you know better than anybody 346 00:19:07,034 --> 00:19:09,785 how tough it is to give up a career as a naval aviator. 347 00:19:09,869 --> 00:19:12,027 You did because you had to. But when I did, 348 00:19:12,121 --> 00:19:13,449 I took a big risk. 349 00:19:13,539 --> 00:19:15,745 But I thought it was worth it to get a shot at outer space. 350 00:19:15,833 --> 00:19:20,043 And after five years, it was looking like I might actually go. 351 00:19:20,128 --> 00:19:22,879 Now, you think that I'm gonna throw that away 352 00:19:22,963 --> 00:19:26,711 by killing my fellow astronaut just to jump to the head of the line? 353 00:19:26,800 --> 00:19:28,175 I don't think so. 354 00:19:31,428 --> 00:19:32,591 The truth is, 355 00:19:33,930 --> 00:19:35,555 it's out of my hands. 356 00:19:35,765 --> 00:19:37,923 You'll probably fly that mission. 357 00:19:38,726 --> 00:19:40,517 And I'm gonna believe you. 358 00:19:41,562 --> 00:19:43,103 If that turns out to be a mistake, 359 00:19:43,188 --> 00:19:46,722 there'll be a squad of MP's waiting at Edwards when you land that thing. 360 00:19:46,816 --> 00:19:47,978 Fair enough. 361 00:19:48,984 --> 00:19:50,775 You ready to rock 'n' roll? 362 00:19:51,278 --> 00:19:54,112 It feels perverted to rig an aerodynamic bird like this 363 00:19:54,197 --> 00:19:55,739 to fly like an anvil. 364 00:19:55,865 --> 00:19:58,236 One of the wonders of modern aerospace. 365 00:19:58,575 --> 00:20:02,868 After the flare, I'll return control and you take her around. 366 00:20:02,954 --> 00:20:04,234 Sounds like a plan. 367 00:20:04,330 --> 00:20:07,283 Vandenberg tower, this is 946. 368 00:20:07,374 --> 00:20:09,082 Ready to descend, over. 369 00:20:09,209 --> 00:20:11,331 Roger, 946. Clear for approach. 370 00:20:11,419 --> 00:20:13,245 946. Roger. 371 00:20:14,338 --> 00:20:16,045 See you in three minutes. 372 00:20:18,383 --> 00:20:22,462 Get ready to release her. Simulator engaged. 373 00:20:23,220 --> 00:20:25,971 - She's all mine. - You've got her. 374 00:20:26,389 --> 00:20:28,263 Main landing gear down. 375 00:20:38,315 --> 00:20:40,473 Auto-throttle, engaged. 376 00:20:41,985 --> 00:20:45,021 And reverse thrust, on. 377 00:20:48,657 --> 00:20:51,741 Auto-flight and ADAS, engaged. 378 00:20:52,452 --> 00:20:54,159 Away we go. 379 00:21:03,836 --> 00:21:06,540 You can't make this thing dive any steeper? 380 00:21:06,838 --> 00:21:08,083 Don't tempt me. 381 00:21:10,424 --> 00:21:13,176 What the hell? I just lost control! 382 00:21:15,012 --> 00:21:16,589 - Your bird, Commander. - What? 383 00:21:16,680 --> 00:21:19,170 Your bird! My side's down! 384 00:21:25,979 --> 00:21:27,223 She's heavy! 385 00:21:27,313 --> 00:21:29,519 She won't be as soon as I get her out of shuttle mode. 386 00:21:29,607 --> 00:21:31,646 Setting down reverse thrusters. 387 00:21:35,028 --> 00:21:38,194 - She's still heavy. - The reverse thrusters are stuck open! 388 00:21:38,280 --> 00:21:40,071 The whole system's frozen. 389 00:21:49,289 --> 00:21:52,076 - I can't pull her out! - We got to jump. 390 00:21:52,417 --> 00:21:54,622 No time for that. Hit the fuel shut-off valve. 391 00:21:54,710 --> 00:21:57,876 - You're gonna dead stick it? - You can jump if you want. 392 00:21:59,005 --> 00:22:00,333 Fuel valve off. 393 00:22:03,801 --> 00:22:05,378 That's better. 394 00:22:05,719 --> 00:22:07,628 Better call in an emergency. 395 00:22:08,596 --> 00:22:12,427 Vandenberg tower. 946. Declaring an emergency. 396 00:22:12,516 --> 00:22:15,849 We have no power. I repeat, we have no power. 397 00:22:16,186 --> 00:22:17,561 Roger, 946. 398 00:22:17,645 --> 00:22:19,684 Emergency vehicles are rolling. 399 00:22:22,190 --> 00:22:25,274 - Runway dead ahead. - I love your choice of words. 400 00:22:25,360 --> 00:22:27,933 We're on a tricycle-geared bird, Harm. 401 00:22:29,488 --> 00:22:33,022 - Nose gear down, please! - Nose gear, still in the red. 402 00:22:33,158 --> 00:22:35,114 Everything's on shuttle mode. 403 00:22:38,245 --> 00:22:41,115 - Manual release? - It's on your starboard side. 404 00:22:41,206 --> 00:22:42,700 Grab the yoke, Mark. 405 00:22:45,042 --> 00:22:46,666 - You got it? - I got it. 406 00:23:20,404 --> 00:23:23,488 You know, on a scale from one to 10, 407 00:23:24,782 --> 00:23:26,276 I gave you a three. 408 00:23:27,785 --> 00:23:30,192 - That high? - Yeah. 409 00:23:35,749 --> 00:23:39,449 Colonel, everything froze. It had to be a software problem. 410 00:23:39,628 --> 00:23:43,790 I want every computer system on that aircraft picked apart asap. 411 00:23:43,881 --> 00:23:44,995 They're already on it, sir. 412 00:23:45,090 --> 00:23:47,462 Whatever it was, it was meant to look like another accident. 413 00:23:47,551 --> 00:23:48,713 We'll see, Commander. 414 00:23:48,802 --> 00:23:51,968 Sir, it's pretty clear, whoever killed Lieutenant Commander Atkins 415 00:23:52,054 --> 00:23:54,379 wanted to scrub this mission by killing the pilot 416 00:23:54,473 --> 00:23:56,880 and framing the only man who could take his place. 417 00:23:56,975 --> 00:23:59,382 When that didn't work, they tried to take him out, too. 418 00:23:59,477 --> 00:24:02,513 Six hours ago, you thought Commander Lowrey killed Atkins. 419 00:24:02,604 --> 00:24:05,391 Yes, sir. I considered that a possibility, but I was wrong. 420 00:24:05,482 --> 00:24:07,189 So who is it this time? 421 00:24:07,859 --> 00:24:10,230 - Who would want to scrub this launch? - China would benefit 422 00:24:10,319 --> 00:24:12,691 from the satellite going unreplaced for as long as possible. 423 00:24:12,779 --> 00:24:14,154 They'd have to have someone inside. 424 00:24:14,239 --> 00:24:16,860 - This is getting a little far-fetched. - Why? 425 00:24:16,991 --> 00:24:19,363 Space technology is a primary defence element, sir. 426 00:24:19,451 --> 00:24:20,910 It's not unreasonable to assume 427 00:24:20,994 --> 00:24:23,152 that a foreign power could have an agent in place. 428 00:24:23,246 --> 00:24:24,325 So what are we gonna do? 429 00:24:24,414 --> 00:24:25,789 What do you mean, "What are we gonna do?" 430 00:24:25,873 --> 00:24:27,367 You're going to get some rest, Commander. 431 00:24:27,458 --> 00:24:30,458 You're less than 12 hours away from the start of a six-day mission. 432 00:24:30,543 --> 00:24:32,832 Colonel, someone has killed one of your astronauts. 433 00:24:32,920 --> 00:24:34,498 They tried a second time with us. 434 00:24:34,588 --> 00:24:38,455 With respect, sir, you can't launch until we find out who's behind this. 435 00:24:38,550 --> 00:24:42,416 Commander, I appreciate your concern, but this is not your concern. 436 00:24:42,595 --> 00:24:45,381 That shuttle will be checked and rechecked before lift-off. 437 00:24:45,472 --> 00:24:49,090 It's under strict security, the President himself will be apprised. 438 00:24:49,183 --> 00:24:50,974 The launch is his call. 439 00:24:51,102 --> 00:24:52,975 Then, sir, I'm going to formally recommend 440 00:24:53,061 --> 00:24:54,520 he stand down this mission. 441 00:24:54,604 --> 00:24:56,063 You do what you have to do, 442 00:24:56,147 --> 00:24:58,816 but I don't think it will affect his decision. 443 00:25:11,076 --> 00:25:12,867 The President gave the go. 444 00:25:13,953 --> 00:25:16,325 Not without some assurances, I imagine. 445 00:25:16,664 --> 00:25:17,944 Anything from JAG? 446 00:25:18,040 --> 00:25:22,037 FBI did extensive background checks on everyone with any kind of clearance. 447 00:25:22,126 --> 00:25:23,704 No red flags. 448 00:25:23,794 --> 00:25:26,499 - Anything on the S.T. A? - Not yet. 449 00:25:38,973 --> 00:25:40,136 You nervous? 450 00:25:41,851 --> 00:25:43,345 I don't get nervous. 451 00:25:44,353 --> 00:25:46,144 Mark, I owe you an apology. 452 00:25:46,479 --> 00:25:47,724 You had a lot to worry about 453 00:25:47,814 --> 00:25:49,473 prepping for a mission at the last minute 454 00:25:49,565 --> 00:25:51,890 without me lobbing accusations at you. 455 00:25:52,568 --> 00:25:54,774 You were just doing your job, Harm. 456 00:25:56,070 --> 00:25:58,857 I shouldn't have said anything about your ticket being pulled. 457 00:25:58,948 --> 00:26:00,857 I know it wasn't your fault. 458 00:26:01,575 --> 00:26:04,279 Go for it, brother, you deserve it. 459 00:26:05,703 --> 00:26:06,818 I know. 460 00:26:14,377 --> 00:26:19,536 - You're right. He is cocky. - In his line of work, you have to be. 461 00:26:19,881 --> 00:26:21,920 Are you sure you don't want to watch from outside? 462 00:26:22,008 --> 00:26:23,668 If you're going to view it from the video feed, 463 00:26:23,759 --> 00:26:25,384 you might as well watch CNN. 464 00:26:25,469 --> 00:26:28,718 - I'd rather be in launch control. - Harm, it's out of our hands. 465 00:26:28,805 --> 00:26:31,260 They wouldn't be launching if it wasn't safe. 466 00:26:31,349 --> 00:26:33,922 Ground crew to staging area "A." 467 00:26:34,893 --> 00:26:36,636 Colonel Fisher might be right. 468 00:26:36,728 --> 00:26:40,179 We are assuming Atkins' murder was an attempt to scrub the mission. 469 00:26:40,273 --> 00:26:43,522 There's no other explanation for someone trying to frame Lowrey. 470 00:26:43,609 --> 00:26:46,609 How would someone know we'd even suspect murder? 471 00:26:46,861 --> 00:26:50,146 If Gallant hadn't determined the cable was cut by a laser, 472 00:26:50,572 --> 00:26:52,861 we never would have suspected Lowrey. 473 00:26:52,949 --> 00:26:55,950 - Where's Gallant now? - Must be in launch control. 474 00:26:58,829 --> 00:27:00,620 That means his lab is free. 475 00:27:01,331 --> 00:27:05,079 If he sabotaged the S.T.A., he'd have had to have written a programme, right? 476 00:27:05,168 --> 00:27:07,325 Are you asking me to break into his computer? 477 00:27:07,419 --> 00:27:09,127 I knew you'd volunteer. 478 00:27:28,394 --> 00:27:30,885 Internal systems check completed. Over. 479 00:27:35,150 --> 00:27:38,601 Control to Recovery One. All systems look good. 480 00:27:38,694 --> 00:27:41,695 You are T-minus 10 minutes. Over. 481 00:27:42,156 --> 00:27:44,278 Roger, Control. T-minus 10. 482 00:27:46,284 --> 00:27:48,525 Less than 10 minutes. How's it coming? 483 00:27:48,619 --> 00:27:50,113 We're almost there. 484 00:27:54,040 --> 00:27:55,238 I'm in. 485 00:27:56,167 --> 00:27:58,206 Crew access log retrieving. 486 00:28:01,755 --> 00:28:03,581 Control. This is Recovery One. 487 00:28:03,673 --> 00:28:06,839 - Event timer started. Over. - Roger, Recovery One. 488 00:28:19,310 --> 00:28:21,219 This is interesting. 489 00:28:22,063 --> 00:28:23,177 What? 490 00:28:23,272 --> 00:28:26,225 Nothing on the S.T.A., but Gallant continued to work for the Air Force 491 00:28:26,316 --> 00:28:29,400 as a civilian contractor since S.D.I. Was scrapped. 492 00:28:29,527 --> 00:28:30,985 They were supposed to fund 493 00:28:31,070 --> 00:28:34,272 a superconducting magnetic ion engine he conceived. 494 00:28:34,364 --> 00:28:36,522 Thinks it's the key to interplanetary travel. 495 00:28:36,616 --> 00:28:39,237 Let me guess. It fell prey to defence cutbacks. 496 00:28:39,326 --> 00:28:41,402 Every year for the past eight years. 497 00:28:41,495 --> 00:28:43,783 That would definitely make him disgruntled. 498 00:28:43,872 --> 00:28:46,706 It's the exact profile the Chinese would look for. 499 00:28:46,791 --> 00:28:48,415 They'd scout someone on the inside 500 00:28:48,500 --> 00:28:50,706 who might be unhappy with the situation, 501 00:28:50,794 --> 00:28:54,043 but with the ability and the access to scrub the mission. 502 00:28:56,840 --> 00:28:59,046 The question is, how far would he go? 503 00:28:59,134 --> 00:29:01,671 You think he'd sabotage the shuttle itself? 504 00:29:05,764 --> 00:29:08,634 Recovery One. Initiating main engine gimbal. 505 00:29:12,270 --> 00:29:15,472 Recovery One. Main engine gimbal complete. Over. 506 00:29:15,564 --> 00:29:16,726 Roger. 507 00:29:16,815 --> 00:29:19,484 - H2 looks good. - T-minus, two minutes. 508 00:29:20,943 --> 00:29:22,223 Go for launch. 509 00:29:25,280 --> 00:29:27,687 Sorry, sir, ma'am. No unauthorised personnel allowed... 510 00:29:27,782 --> 00:29:30,237 Stand aside, Sergeant. I need to talk to Colonel Fisher. 511 00:29:30,326 --> 00:29:33,196 You will have to wait until after the launch, sir. 512 00:29:34,579 --> 00:29:36,536 That may be too late. 513 00:29:41,793 --> 00:29:43,121 A.P.U. Is a go. 514 00:29:43,211 --> 00:29:44,835 Switch to on-board computer. 515 00:29:44,921 --> 00:29:47,458 Roger, switching to on-board computer. 516 00:29:48,048 --> 00:29:50,503 I have to get in there. The shuttle may be in danger. 517 00:29:50,592 --> 00:29:52,833 Stand aside, Sergeant, now! 518 00:29:53,803 --> 00:29:56,376 18, 17, 16, 519 00:29:56,472 --> 00:29:59,591 15, 14, 13, 520 00:29:59,683 --> 00:30:02,683 12, 11, 10, 521 00:30:02,768 --> 00:30:07,595 9, 8, 7, 6, 5... 522 00:30:07,689 --> 00:30:10,061 - Not now, Commander. - Sir, there might be a problem. 523 00:30:10,149 --> 00:30:13,103 - Not now! - 1, 0. 524 00:30:13,444 --> 00:30:14,938 S.R.B. Ignition. 525 00:30:39,131 --> 00:30:40,791 The tower has been cleared. 526 00:30:40,882 --> 00:30:42,127 Lift-off. 527 00:30:50,473 --> 00:30:52,264 Instituting roll manoeuvre. 528 00:30:53,476 --> 00:30:56,974 120-degree roll into heads-down position, start. 529 00:30:57,062 --> 00:30:59,813 Roll manoeuvre complete. You look good, Recovery One. 530 00:30:59,898 --> 00:31:01,142 Roger, Control. 531 00:31:03,317 --> 00:31:05,475 Main engines at 65%. Over. 532 00:31:05,569 --> 00:31:06,683 Roger that. 533 00:31:08,363 --> 00:31:10,569 This is Recovery One. Over and out. 534 00:31:13,408 --> 00:31:15,899 Step away from your station, Mr Gallant. 535 00:31:16,828 --> 00:31:19,662 - What's wrong? - Step away from your station. 536 00:31:23,583 --> 00:31:25,243 In my office. Now. 537 00:31:26,252 --> 00:31:28,825 Recovery One, you've hit max q, over. 538 00:31:30,172 --> 00:31:32,330 Roger, Control. And out. 539 00:31:39,346 --> 00:31:40,591 What the hell? 540 00:32:04,283 --> 00:32:07,034 Control, we have S.R.B. Sep, over. 541 00:32:08,202 --> 00:32:09,910 Roger, we see that. 542 00:32:27,927 --> 00:32:30,417 What are you running from, Mr Gallant? 543 00:32:31,471 --> 00:32:32,930 What's the problem, sir? 544 00:32:33,014 --> 00:32:35,339 - Arrest this man, Sergeant. - Yes, sir. 545 00:32:38,435 --> 00:32:41,435 Recovery One. Go for main engine cut-off. Over. 546 00:32:41,646 --> 00:32:44,432 MECO confirmed. We're in orbit. 547 00:32:46,358 --> 00:32:48,564 Congratulations, Recovery One. 548 00:33:03,622 --> 00:33:06,658 Harm, I found traces of what might have been 549 00:33:06,749 --> 00:33:09,322 a crash programme in the erased sectors of his computer. 550 00:33:09,418 --> 00:33:10,912 It had S.T.A. Strings. 551 00:33:11,003 --> 00:33:13,789 Is there any sign he did the same thing to the actual shuttle systems? 552 00:33:13,880 --> 00:33:15,208 I didn't see any. 553 00:33:15,298 --> 00:33:16,673 What did he say, sir? 554 00:33:16,757 --> 00:33:19,046 - What do you think? He's innocent. - Yeah. That's why he ran. 555 00:33:19,134 --> 00:33:20,462 Claims you frightened him. 556 00:33:20,552 --> 00:33:22,260 He's a civilian, so I've got to call the FBI. 557 00:33:22,345 --> 00:33:23,720 See what they want me to do with him. 558 00:33:23,805 --> 00:33:26,840 Colonel, if he had access to the shuttle systems, it's still in danger. 559 00:33:26,932 --> 00:33:29,470 I understand that, Commander. But we're already up there. 560 00:33:29,559 --> 00:33:31,101 This is a military mission and right now 561 00:33:31,186 --> 00:33:33,225 everything is going strictly by the numbers. 562 00:33:33,312 --> 00:33:37,392 - May I have a crack at him, sir? - Be my guest. I have a satellite to fix. 563 00:33:38,858 --> 00:33:41,431 All systems go for satellite recovery. 564 00:33:45,489 --> 00:33:47,647 Sorry about that. Does it hurt? 565 00:33:49,867 --> 00:33:51,575 It looks like it hurts. 566 00:33:52,203 --> 00:33:55,867 You're a smart man, Mr Gallant. Really smart. 567 00:33:56,706 --> 00:33:59,493 - Don't you think so, Lieutenant? - Yes, sir. 568 00:33:59,583 --> 00:34:02,537 I mean, only a smart man like Mr Gallant could invent a, 569 00:34:02,628 --> 00:34:06,577 - what is it called? - Superconducting magnetic ion engine. 570 00:34:06,672 --> 00:34:08,001 Exactly. 571 00:34:09,091 --> 00:34:11,878 Now what I don't understand is how a smart, 572 00:34:12,636 --> 00:34:16,633 respected man like yourself could sell out his country. 573 00:34:17,556 --> 00:34:21,221 - Is that how you'd put it, Lieutenant? - Something like that, sir. 574 00:34:21,976 --> 00:34:24,930 - How much did they pay you? - Nobody paid me anything. 575 00:34:25,021 --> 00:34:27,855 - Then why did you do it? - I want a lawyer. 576 00:34:27,940 --> 00:34:29,813 You're in luck. We're both lawyers. 577 00:34:29,899 --> 00:34:32,472 I have rights. I know I have rights. 578 00:34:32,568 --> 00:34:35,355 Not with the national security of the United States, 579 00:34:35,446 --> 00:34:39,443 a billion dollar spacecraft, and four more lives in danger, you don't. 580 00:34:40,366 --> 00:34:42,442 - Is it over? - What? 581 00:34:42,993 --> 00:34:44,701 Your string of sabotage. 582 00:34:45,412 --> 00:34:48,329 Is something going to happen to the space shuttle? 583 00:34:59,048 --> 00:35:00,162 Almost there. 584 00:35:00,257 --> 00:35:02,380 Okay, Mark. Get suited up. 585 00:35:30,823 --> 00:35:34,405 Looking good, Commander. How are you feeling? 586 00:35:34,743 --> 00:35:36,403 Just groovy. 587 00:35:37,120 --> 00:35:40,405 If something happens, the country will never forgive you. 588 00:35:40,498 --> 00:35:42,122 I'm a visionary. 589 00:35:42,207 --> 00:35:44,780 I have to look beyond the immediate future. 590 00:35:45,210 --> 00:35:46,289 What do you mean? 591 00:35:46,377 --> 00:35:49,164 You may brand me a traitor, but history will credit me 592 00:35:49,255 --> 00:35:51,413 with exploration beyond our solar system. 593 00:35:51,507 --> 00:35:54,341 You don't think the military's going to build your engine now, do you? 594 00:35:54,426 --> 00:35:56,299 They were never gonna build it. 595 00:35:56,386 --> 00:35:59,588 There's no funding for anything that doesn't fit their short-term agenda. 596 00:35:59,680 --> 00:36:01,637 Maybe they just knew it would never work. 597 00:36:01,723 --> 00:36:03,431 It'll work. You'll see. 598 00:36:03,516 --> 00:36:05,888 See? How will we see? 599 00:36:07,019 --> 00:36:10,470 They promised to build your engine for you, didn't they? 600 00:36:10,855 --> 00:36:14,306 You really think the Chinese are going to honour that agreement? 601 00:36:14,400 --> 00:36:15,942 The United States isn't the only country 602 00:36:16,026 --> 00:36:19,229 interested in exploring the secrets of space, Commander. 603 00:36:22,990 --> 00:36:25,362 I need another five or six degrees to the right. 604 00:36:25,450 --> 00:36:26,779 You got it. 605 00:36:31,997 --> 00:36:34,453 It was a lot easier in the simulator. 606 00:36:45,967 --> 00:36:48,089 You know what I don't understand? 607 00:36:48,844 --> 00:36:52,793 You're an aerospace engineer. How can you destroy the space shuttle? 608 00:36:52,889 --> 00:36:56,672 I never said I'd destroy it. I gave my life to this programme! 609 00:36:56,767 --> 00:36:58,925 Then what are you planning to do? 610 00:36:59,311 --> 00:37:02,015 China just doesn't want the satellite fixed. 611 00:37:02,689 --> 00:37:05,096 Maybe Mr Gallant found a way to prevent that 612 00:37:05,191 --> 00:37:07,230 without destroying the shuttle. 613 00:37:10,195 --> 00:37:12,685 Just give me another degree to the right. 614 00:37:19,702 --> 00:37:20,983 Lining up. 615 00:37:23,205 --> 00:37:26,787 They can't fix it if they can't grab it, can they, Mr Gallant? 616 00:37:32,254 --> 00:37:34,745 - Colonel, he's got to stop. - Why? 617 00:37:34,840 --> 00:37:38,042 If he attempts to grab that satellite, there'll be a major malfunction. 618 00:37:38,134 --> 00:37:39,248 What kind of malfunction? 619 00:37:39,343 --> 00:37:42,094 I'll explain. Just tell him to stop! Now, sir! 620 00:37:44,055 --> 00:37:45,134 Okay. 621 00:37:45,556 --> 00:37:46,932 Almost have it. 622 00:37:51,520 --> 00:37:52,978 Tell him to wait. 623 00:37:53,104 --> 00:37:54,681 Recovery One. This is Control. 624 00:37:54,772 --> 00:37:56,681 Have Lieutenant Commander Lowrey stand by. 625 00:37:56,774 --> 00:37:59,145 Repeat. Hold on satellite capture. 626 00:38:00,110 --> 00:38:03,395 Roger that, Control. Mark, you need to hold on a second. 627 00:38:03,488 --> 00:38:04,650 What? 628 00:38:04,739 --> 00:38:08,403 Control needs you to hold on satellite capture and stand by. 629 00:38:09,159 --> 00:38:10,736 Standing by, Control. 630 00:38:11,619 --> 00:38:13,576 Gallant made a deal with the Chinese government 631 00:38:13,662 --> 00:38:15,820 to prevent the recovery of the satellite, sir. 632 00:38:15,914 --> 00:38:18,487 I think he may have sabotaged part of the capture mechanism 633 00:38:18,583 --> 00:38:21,073 days before the launch, as a backup plan. 634 00:38:22,086 --> 00:38:24,623 Is there a problem anywhere, Mr Tang? 635 00:38:26,256 --> 00:38:27,418 No, sir. 636 00:38:27,632 --> 00:38:30,205 Sir, do you remember when Lieutenant Austin and I first arrived? 637 00:38:30,301 --> 00:38:32,874 Gallant approached you and informed you he'd made repairs 638 00:38:32,969 --> 00:38:34,084 to the capture mechanism. 639 00:38:34,179 --> 00:38:37,962 Yes. He went out on to the launch pad to fix a calibration problem. 640 00:38:38,057 --> 00:38:40,049 Or sabotage it, sir. 641 00:38:41,268 --> 00:38:43,059 It's starting to drift. 642 00:38:44,979 --> 00:38:46,307 I'm going to lose it. 643 00:38:46,397 --> 00:38:49,433 Recovery One to Control. What's the problem? Over. 644 00:38:49,524 --> 00:38:51,766 Stand by, Recovery One. 645 00:38:54,445 --> 00:38:57,362 - How would he sabotage it? - I don't know, sir. 646 00:38:57,447 --> 00:39:00,780 It might be the locking device. It's the logical choice. 647 00:39:00,867 --> 00:39:02,693 He might have used it to set some kind of charge 648 00:39:02,785 --> 00:39:04,943 that would destroy the satellite. 649 00:39:05,496 --> 00:39:07,404 Sir, he's in position now. 650 00:39:11,751 --> 00:39:14,039 Tell him to move Lowrey away from the satellite 651 00:39:14,128 --> 00:39:15,705 and test the grappling trigger. 652 00:39:15,796 --> 00:39:16,958 Sir? 653 00:39:17,922 --> 00:39:20,377 - You heard me, Captain. - Yes, sir! 654 00:39:20,758 --> 00:39:22,465 Recovery One. This is Control. 655 00:39:22,551 --> 00:39:25,220 Turn Lieutenant Commander Lowrey away from the satellite 656 00:39:25,303 --> 00:39:27,342 for a test firing of the grappling trigger. 657 00:39:27,430 --> 00:39:29,505 Roger that, Control. Over. 658 00:39:29,598 --> 00:39:31,306 Mark, we need to move you. 659 00:39:31,391 --> 00:39:33,384 Control wants us to test fire the grappling trigger 660 00:39:33,476 --> 00:39:35,136 facing away from the satellite. 661 00:39:35,228 --> 00:39:37,599 - Did they say why? - Control? 662 00:39:37,688 --> 00:39:40,891 Commander Lowrey is inquiring on the reason for that. Over. 663 00:39:40,982 --> 00:39:42,607 Stand by. Recovery One. 664 00:39:42,692 --> 00:39:45,396 What do I tell him, sir? It's an open channel. 665 00:39:49,114 --> 00:39:50,691 Commander Rabb? 666 00:39:52,325 --> 00:39:57,401 Tell him the same person who modified the S.T.A. Prepped the capture bar. 667 00:40:00,623 --> 00:40:02,532 Recovery One. This is Control. 668 00:40:02,625 --> 00:40:04,617 Tell him Lieutenant Commander Rabb said 669 00:40:04,710 --> 00:40:08,754 the person who modified the S.T.A. Also prepped the capture bar. Over. 670 00:40:08,838 --> 00:40:10,665 Roger that, Control. Over. 671 00:40:12,007 --> 00:40:15,506 Mark, you know the guy who's responsible for your S.T.A. Problems? 672 00:40:15,594 --> 00:40:17,385 I hope not personally. 673 00:40:17,553 --> 00:40:19,878 Lieutenant Commander Rabb thinks he may have done something 674 00:40:19,972 --> 00:40:21,596 to the capture bar. 675 00:40:21,682 --> 00:40:23,508 Terrific. 676 00:40:29,521 --> 00:40:32,438 Retracting grappling arm 15 degrees. Over. 677 00:40:34,734 --> 00:40:37,438 Okay. I'm turning away from the satellite now. 678 00:40:45,743 --> 00:40:48,031 Testing grappling trigger now. 679 00:41:01,797 --> 00:41:03,375 Recovery One. This is Control. 680 00:41:03,465 --> 00:41:04,959 What's your status? 681 00:41:06,634 --> 00:41:08,461 What's your status, Recovery One? 682 00:41:08,553 --> 00:41:10,924 I think it may have been an explosive bolt. Over. 683 00:41:11,013 --> 00:41:12,756 What about Lieutenant Commander Lowrey? 684 00:41:12,848 --> 00:41:14,757 He's a little shaken, but he's all right. 685 00:41:14,849 --> 00:41:17,518 He wants to know if Lieutenant Commander Rabb is there. 686 00:41:17,602 --> 00:41:18,799 That's affirmative. 687 00:41:18,894 --> 00:41:21,467 He says thanks for the tip, Commander. 688 00:41:23,023 --> 00:41:25,430 Okay, people, we have no capture bar. 689 00:41:25,650 --> 00:41:28,223 How the hell do we get that satellite back? 690 00:41:30,862 --> 00:41:34,859 Colonel, can't you just get a few more people out there 691 00:41:35,157 --> 00:41:36,699 and grab it, sir? 692 00:41:44,707 --> 00:41:46,533 Entering cargo bay. 693 00:41:46,625 --> 00:41:48,167 I'm clear. 694 00:41:50,962 --> 00:41:52,919 Tethers are locked on to work station. 695 00:41:53,005 --> 00:41:55,412 It's not going to work from this angle. 696 00:41:56,633 --> 00:41:58,625 You may be leaning too far. 697 00:41:58,718 --> 00:42:00,046 Can you reach the low end? 698 00:42:00,136 --> 00:42:01,298 Negative. 699 00:42:01,387 --> 00:42:03,094 We've got to find a way to stop that wobble. 700 00:42:03,180 --> 00:42:05,338 Back up. You have to back up. 701 00:42:07,392 --> 00:42:09,847 Okay. Okay. We're in position. 702 00:42:10,561 --> 00:42:11,971 All right. On my count. 703 00:42:12,062 --> 00:42:14,553 One, two, three. 704 00:42:16,774 --> 00:42:17,972 We have it. 705 00:42:21,528 --> 00:42:23,022 Good job. Good job. 706 00:42:26,323 --> 00:42:29,526 Okay, people. Let's get down to the business of fixing it. 707 00:42:29,618 --> 00:42:31,657 - Commander, thank you. - Yes, sir. 708 00:42:31,744 --> 00:42:34,614 Lieutenant, we'll take it from here. 709 00:42:35,789 --> 00:42:37,746 Recovery One. This is Control. 710 00:42:37,833 --> 00:42:39,208 Roger, Control. 711 00:42:39,709 --> 00:42:42,745 - Identify... - Kind of pretty, isn't it? 712 00:42:42,837 --> 00:42:46,122 As pretty as the view catapulting off an aircraft carrier, sir? 713 00:42:46,214 --> 00:42:48,503 Yeah, in its own way, I guess. 714 00:42:48,925 --> 00:42:50,668 You still have time, sir. 715 00:42:50,760 --> 00:42:52,835 The first lawyer in space maybe? 716 00:43:17,907 --> 00:43:19,104 Maybe. 9999 00:00:0,500 --> 00:00:2,00