Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 3, 2003

Space Shuttle and Crew Lost During Re-Entry

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 3, 2003 is “Space Shuttle and Crew Lost During Re-Entry,” an image. It is credited to Credit: STS-107 Crew , NASA. The original explanation runs about 125 words.

From the explanation

“Saturday morning, the Space Shuttle Columbia broke up during re-entry. Pictured above is the seven-member crew that was lost.”

— APOD editors, February 3, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 3, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: STS-107 Crew , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 125 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 3, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-february-3-space-shuttle-and-crew-lost-during-re-entry

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