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STS-107 TRAGEDY

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The space shuttle Columbia streaks west to east over Owens Valley Radio Observatory north of Bishop, Calif., shortly before 6 a.m. PT Feb. 1. A few minutes later, the shuttle broke up in flames over Texas.

 
(below)Debris from the space shuttle Columbia streaks across the sky over Texas.
 

 

 

(Right) A radar loop from the National Weather Service shows a streak crossing the Texas-Louisiana border after the space shuttle Columbia broke up over Texas February 1, 2003. The streak is believed to show the smoke plume and fine, airborne debris resulting from Columbia's disintegration.

 

(Left) Click on the photo for a neat interactive that shows the final moments of Columbia, shuttle facts, photos and more. (USA TODAY) Requires Flash

 

 

Video footage of shuttle's descent (requires Real Player)

 

LA TIMES video gallery of the Columbia Disaster
 
 
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