The Columbia Disaster – February 1, 2003

On February 1, 2003, the Space Shuttle Columbia tragically broke apart during reentry, just 16 minutes before landing. All seven astronauts on board lost their lives. This disaster led to major changes in NASA’s safety protocols. A heartbreaking moment in space history.

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