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 disaster | History & Crew | Britannica
Jan 25, 2026 · 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 …
Columbia Disaster: What Happened, What NASA Learned
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.
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.
Remembering the Columbia STS-107 Mission - NASA
Sep 16, 2025 · Upon reentering the atmosphere on February 1, 2003, the Columbia orbiter suffered a catastrophic failure due to a breach that occurred during launch when falling foam from the External …
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 …
Columbia astronauts learned they were about to die moments before explosion
Feb 1, 2026 · The Space Shuttle Columbia disaster saw the spacecraft disintegrate during re-entry into Earth's atmosphere, killing all seven crew members in a tragic and preventable incident
The Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster And The Story Behind It
Jan 23, 2023 · On February 1, 2003, NASA's STS-107 mission ended in tragedy when the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated upon re-entry over Texas, killing all seven crew members aboard.
Cause and Consequences of the Columbia Disaster
The Space Shuttle Columbia disaster is one of the most tragic chapters of spaceflight history. This article presents a technical overview of the accident, its cause, and the post-flight consequences.
Remembering the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster, 20 years later - NPR
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 …