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20 years since space shuttle Columbia Disaster

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Newest development Feb 1, 2023 · 4 reports20 years since space shuttle Columbia Disaster

On February 1, 2003, seven astronauts were killed when the space shuttle Columbia broke apart during re-entry.

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  1. What the Columbia shuttle disaster tells us 20 years on – DW

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    20 years since space shuttle Columbia Disaster

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  1. Deutsche Welle

    What the Columbia shuttle disaster tells us 20 years on – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Twenty years ago, NASA's space shuttle fell apart on its return to Earth. The crew perished. It could have been avoided.

  2. Gizmodo

    In Photos: Remembering the Columbia Space Shuttle Disaster 20 Years Later (opens Gizmodo)

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    Columbia broke apart during reentry on February 1, 2003, killing all seven astronauts on board. For the Shuttle program, it marked the beginning of the end.

  3. The Victoria Advocate

    Shuttle Columbia: A look at tragedy 20 years later (opens The Victoria Advocate)

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    The space shuttle Columbia broke apart Feb. 1, 2003, as it re-entered the Earth's atmosphere over East Texas. All seven astronauts on board died.

  4. NPR

    Twenty years after the Columbia disaster, a NASA official reflects on lessons learned (opens NPR)

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    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 the agency.

  5. NPR

    Examining the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster 2 decades later (opens NPR)

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    Seven astronauts died 20 years ago when the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated on reentry. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to NASA deputy administrator Pam Melroy about the loss and how NASA changed.

  6. FOX 5 DC

    20 years since space shuttle Columbia Disaster (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    On February 1, 2003, seven astronauts were killed when the space shuttle Columbia broke apart during re-entry.

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