Space Shuttle Columbia disaster - Wikipedia
On Saturday, February 1, 2003, Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated as it re-entered the atmosphere over Texas and Louisiana, killing all seven astronauts on board. It was the second of two Space …
Columbia - NASA
STS-1, Columbia’s maiden voyage, launched on April 12, 1981, and was the inaugural flight in the Space Shuttle Program. It proved the operational concept of a winged, reusable spaceship by …
Columbia disaster | History & Crew | Britannica
Dec 8, 2025 · Columbia disaster, breakup of the U.S. space shuttle orbiter Columbia on February 1, 2003. The disaster claimed the lives of all seven astronauts on board just minutes before it was to …
What Happened To The Bodies Of The Columbia Crew? - Grunge
Apr 25, 2024 · The Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated on Saturday, February 1, 2003, when reentering the Earth's atmosphere. Here's what happened to the bodies of the crew.
Columbia Disaster: What Happened, What NASA Learned - Space
Jan 25, 2023 · The Columbia disaster occurred on Feb. 1, 2003 when the space shuttle broke apart, killing its entire crew. An investigation led to changes in NASA procedures.
The Failure That Led to the Columbia Tragedy | NOVA | PBS
A small piece of insulation caused catastrophic damage.During the construction of the International Space Station, tragedy struck the Space Shuttle Columbia ...
Twenty years after the Columbia disaster, a NASA official reflects on ...
Feb 1, 2023 · Seven astronauts died when the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated upon reentry on Feb. 1, 2003. NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy looks back on the tragedy and how it shaped …
Two decades after the Columbia disaster, is NASA’s safety culture …
Feb 1, 2023 · Although space shuttle Columbia was due to return to Earth after a two-week mission, the center was quiet on a Saturday morning.
Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster - Cause, Crew & Impact | HISTORY
Feb 15, 2010 · The space shuttle Columbia broke apart on February 1, 2003, while re-entering the Earth’s atmosphere, killing all seven crew members. The disaster occurred over Texas, and only …
Visit – Patricia Huffman Smith NASA Museum 'Remembering Columbia'
The ‘Remembering Columbia’ Museum is home to an impressive collection of permanent exhibits and special collections that tell the story of the Space Shuttle Columbia, its final mission, and the …