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The Tragedy FEBRUARY 1ST 2003 
7 Astronauts Killed in US Space Shuttle Disaster
The U.S. Space Shuttle Columbia broke apart in mid-air Saturday minutes before it was to return to Earth. The U.S. space agency, NASA, says none of the seven astronauts aboard survived.
Columbia Loss, Tragic for America
The U.S. space agency NASA has suspended all space shuttle flights until investigators can determine why the space shuttle Columbia broke apart over Texas Saturday.
Bush Sends Condolences to Astronauts' Families
Bush Address to the Nation (in Real Audio)
No Indication Terrorism Involved in Shuttle Disaster

World Reaction  
India Mourns Columbia Astronaut Kalpana Chawla
In India, thousands of people are mourning the death of Kalpana Chawla, the Indian-born astronaut killed along with six others when the space shuttle Columbia disintegrated.
Israel in Shock over Loss of Astronaut Ilan Ramon
Asia Offer Condolences Over Shuttle Tragedy

 
None of the 7 crew members survived, four were returning from space for the first time
None of the 7 crew members survived, four were returning from space for the first time

Shuttle exploded 15 minutes before it was due to land
Shuttle exploded 15 minutes before it was due to land
Investigation  
NASA Still Looking for 'Missing Link' in Disaster
NASA, stands by its original view that a piece of foam that struck the wing of the ill-fated shuttle Columbia during launch did not cause the spacecraft to disintegrate Saturday as it was landing.
NASA Seeks Shuttle Tiles For Clues to Disaster
Workers in Texas Retrieving Debris from Columbia
 
Future Missions  
Bush: US Determined to Carry on Space Exploration
President Bush says America is determined to carry on the space exploration that was so important to the crew of the space shuttle Columbia.
US, Russia Pledge to Keep Space Station Operating
Shuttle Disaster Could Deal Blow to Japanese Plans
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