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feb 1, 2003 - Loss of Space Shuttle Columbia

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The space shuttle exploded "in reentry over Texas." All seven of the astronauts died in the explosion. The explosion was caused by "damage to the heat shield, incurred when a block of foam hit the left wing."
-www.timetoast.com

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feb 1, 2003
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~ 22 years ago