1 feb 2003 anni - Space Shuttle Columbia disaster
Descrizione:
On 1st February 2003, at the conclusion of the STS-107 mission, the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated during reentry over Texas, killing all seven astronauts inside. The loss of Columbia was a result of damage sustained during launch, when a piece of foam insulation the size of a small briefcase broke off the main propellant tank, under the aerodynamic forces of launch. The debris struck the leading edge of the left wing, damaging the Shuttle's thermal protection system, which was unable to protect it from heat generated by the atmospheric re-entry.Aggiunto al nastro di tempo:
Data:
1 feb 2003 anni
Adesso
~ 22 years ago