Columbia Shuttle Mission
mission STS-107
In this mission on February 1st 2003. The Columbia failed while re-entering earths atmosphere and killed all 7 astronauts. This was the only Columbia mission that failed and killed astronauts.
these are the 7 astronauts that died in the Columbia mission STS-107
What is the Columbia Shuttle Mission?
The Columbia was the first shuttle in space. It was the first re-usable shuttle. The Columbia was the first shuttle to orbit earth.
This is a picture of the Columbia Shuttle
This video is of the astronauts that dies in mission STS-107
History
The Columbia first orbited the Earth in 1981. In flew in total 28 missions. Besides mission STS-107 the only problem Columbia had was a small fire but no one hurt.
Fun-Facts
The Columbia hasn't been used since 2011. The Columbia didn't fly again for 2 years. The Columbia is also the oldest space shuttle in fleet.
This is another picture of the astronauts of STS-107
Backgroud
When Columbia orbited Earth it did it 37 times. Columbia is a historic name for the USA.
This is a picture of the Columbia first shuttle mission.
this is a video of astronauts landing the Columbia in 1994
Things you should know
In 1983 Columbia was the first space module flight. Mission STS-107 was the only Columbia mission that killed astronauts. There is also a movie of the Columbia called Mission of Hope.
Another picture of the Columbia.