The loss of the Space Shuttle Columbia on February 1, 2003, during re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere, resulted from damage sustained during launch. A piece of insulating foam from the external tank struck... Read more »
The Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated upon re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere on February 1, 2003. Seven crew members were aboard. There were no survivors. The absence of survivors profoundly impacted the nation and... Read more »
