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February 1, 2003: A Retrospective on Columbia

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Sen. Cornyn pays tribute to the crew of the Space Shuttle Columbia
Sen. Cornyn pays tribute to the crew of the Space Shuttle Columbia
Updated: Thursday, January 31 2013 5:37 PM EST2013-01-31 22:37:51 GMT
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, today issued the following statement in honor of tomorrow's 10th anniversary of the Space Shuttle Columbia tragedy: "We remember with gratitude theMore >>
Sen. John Cornyn pays tribute to the crew of the space shuttle Columbia.More >>
Amateur Radio Operators remembered for volunteering during Columbia Disaster
Amateur Radio Operators remembered for volunteering during Columbia Disaster
Updated: Saturday, February 5 2011 6:42 PM EST2011-02-05 23:42:44 GMT
When the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated over East Texas in 2003, hundreds came forward to help with recovery efforts.More >>
NASA STATEMENT ON LOSS OF COMMUNICATIONS WITH COLUMBIA
NASA STATEMENT ON LOSS OF COMMUNICATIONS WITH COLUMBIA
A Space Shuttle contingency has been declared in Mission Control, Houston, as a result of the loss of communication with the Space Shuttle Columbia at approximately 9 a.m. EST Saturday as it descendedMore >>
Leader of Columbia Shuttle recovery talks about latest report
Leader of Columbia Shuttle recovery talks about latest report
On the day Columbia shuttle fell across East Texas hundreds of East Texans and visitors to the region began working for months recovering the fallen shuttle. Understandably, there's now local interest in each new shuttle study. The recovery leader, Nacogdoches County Sheriff Thomas Kerss is no different, but he has a different perspective from most readers.More >>
Angelina County airport dedicates benches in memory of shuttle Columbia tragedy
Angelina County airport dedicates benches in memory of shuttle Columbia tragedy
Updated: Wednesday, March 23 2011 11:53 PM EDT2011-03-24 03:53:15 GMT
Eight years ago, an explosion in the sky drove hundreds of East Texans to take immediate action. At the hub of the Columbia shuttle recovery was the Angelina County airport.More >>
East Texans, NASA participate in opening of Columbia museum
East Texans, NASA participate in opening of Columbia museum
Updated: Tuesday, February 1 2011 6:47 PM EST2011-02-01 23:47:56 GMT
They all lost a loved one. The museum benefactor lost a wife to cancer. The families of the astronauts lost their loved ones in the space Shuttle Columbia tragedy. Yet this wasn't a day of sadness.More >>
04/11/08 - Nacogdoches
Columbia Memorial Legislation
Columbia Memorial Legislation
There's hope a Columbia tribute will become a reality. More >>
02/02/06 - Hemphill
Columbia Will Always Be Remembered by Community
Columbia Will Always Be Remembered by Community
Hemphill explains why it's important to continue Columbia observances.More >>
07/12/05 - Nacogdoches
Those Involved In Columbia Recovery Recall Personal Experiences
Those Involved In Columbia Recovery Recall Personal Experiences
Looking back to Columbia, and looking ahead to Discovery.More >>
02/01/04 - Cape Canaveral, Florida
First Anniversary of Columbia Breakup
First Anniversary of Columbia Breakup
For seven families, today is an especially tough day.More >>
07/22/03 - Johnson Space Center
NASA Manager who led Columbia Mission Dismissed Foam Danger
NASA Manager Dismissed Foam Danger
The top NASA manager for space shuttle "Columbia's" final mission quickly dismissed the danger from a foam strike on launch.More >>
06/07/03 - Houston, TX
Columbia Accident Report Will Cite Weak Inspections
Columbia Accident Report Will Cite Weak Inspections
The space shuttle Columbia Accident Investigation Board has ended its four-month investigation of the "Columbia" accident.More >>

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Silent Wings Museum hosts Columbia memorial exhibits, events
Silent Wings Museum hosts Columbia memorial exhibits, events
Columbia: A West Texas Remembrance Reception - Feb. 1, 2013 and Columbia: Honoring West Texas Heroes Rick Husband and Willie McCool
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SLIDESHOW: Columbia Remembered
SLIDESHOW: Columbia Remembered
Check out some photos of East Texas skies' before and after the storms that moved through Tuesday night.More >>
View a slideshow of Space Shuttle Columbia and its final voyage.
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Texas tribute honors astronaut hero Wllie McCool
Texas tribute honors astronaut hero Wllie McCool
Updated: Wednesday, January 30 2013 6:00 PM EST2013-01-30 23:00:05 GMT
From NASA.gov A 15-foot bronze statue of the late Willie McCool, one of the seven fallen heroes of Columbia, towers in Texas today. The larger-than-life figure was unveiled May 7, 2005, in Lubbock'sMore >>
A 15-foot bronze statue of the late Willie McCool, one of the seven fallen heroes of Columbia, towers in Texas today. The larger-than-life figure was unveiled May 7, 2005, in Lubbock's Huneke Park.More >>
Asteroids Dedicated To Space Shuttle Columbia Crew
Asteroids Dedicated To Space Shuttle Columbia Crew
Updated: Wednesday, January 30 2013 6:45 PM EST2013-01-30 23:45:55 GMT
From NASA.govThe final crew of the Space Shuttle Columbia was memorialized in the cosmos as seven asteroids orbiting the sun between Mars and Jupiter were named in their honor today. The Space ShuttleMore >>
The final crew of the Space Shuttle Columbia was memorialized in the cosmos as seven asteroids orbiting the sun between Mars and Jupiter were named in their honor today.More >>
NASA's Columbia page
NASA's Columbia page
NASA's website has a space shuttle Columbia home page with a wealth of information about the shuttle and the crew of STS-107.More >>

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