Feb 01

Space Shuttle Columbia Explosion

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Horrible news – NASA lost communication with space shuttle Columbia shortly before it was supposed to land this morning. I was very little when the Challenger exploded [2], but I remember my parents’ reactions to the event, or even photos of the event years after. I hope and pray that that tragedy is not repeated.

According to the news, the shuttle was traveling at Mach-6, meaning that there was no way for the crew to eject. They were also at 200,000 feet (once again, traveling at Mach-6), meaning that a terrorist attack is highly unlikely.

More updates – eye witnesses report that the shuttle broke up in the atmosphere with significant pieces coming off the rear during re-entry.

written by Kyle

  • Mrs.someone
    I think it is neat how people can post there thoughts this was a horrible thing that happened and people who had family members who died should be able to say what they think, but i need facts for my HOMEWORK thanks Kyle
  • Kyle
    He he... you guys crack me up. As Mr. Nobody noted, if you're looking for factual information, you might try the various links I so nicely provided in the entry above. Good luck on that homework.
  • Anonymous
    I'm just trying to do my science homework, so i second mr.peenigro or whatevers thoughts too
  • Mr. Nobody
    Check the 1st link Kyle provides for exact times on the day of the event.
  • Mr. Nobody
    It was February 1, 2003 jackasses.
  • Mr. Poobody
    I second Mr. Peabody's thoughts completely.
  • Kyle
    Well, I hope you found your info, but I certainly don't control how Google ranks my pages and I am also very entitled to posting my thoughts on the Internet :-)
  • Mr.Peabody
    You all stink I was looking for info on when it crashed not your thoughts
  • John
    I happened to be listening to the radio and they cut to President Bush's speech about it in which he quotes Isaiah 40:26 "Lift your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one, and calls them each by name. Because of his great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing." He desired that not one of the crew is missing from God in heaven, and asked for prayer for the families.
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