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FOX News

Fox News: Columbia Accident Investigation Board Report (Volume I) Aug. 26, 2003 [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an outstanding primary resource. Part I of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board's report has a plethora of great information including photos, review of the events surrounding the Columbia disaster, and official findings....
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FOX News

Fox News: Columbia Accident Investigation Board Report (Volume Ii) Aug. 26, 2003 [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Part two of the official CAIB report on the Space Shuttle Columbia tragedy. This PDF document is lengthy, but there is a table of contents to help focus your research. Topics covered in this outstanding primary source document include an...
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NASA

Nasa: Sts 107 (Space Shuttle Columbia)

For Students 9th - 10th
NASA.gov provides information regarding the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster. Content includes crew biographies, press releases, shuttle images, and scientific data and research.
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BBC

Bbc: Seven Die in Shuttle Disaster

For Students 9th - 10th
In this detailed report, the BBC explores the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster. There is interactive media, video of the break up, and biographical information.
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Boston Globe: Shuttle Debris Area

For Students 9th - 10th
Map of the debris left by the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster.
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Boston Globe: Space Shuttle Columbia: Final Moments

For Students 9th - 10th
A graphic explanation of the final moments of the Space Shuttle Columbia.
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New York Times

New York Times: The Final Flight: Disaster Strikes a Venerable Spacecraft

For Students 9th - 10th
Outstanding resource for studying the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster. Full illustrated explanations of the descent, the problem with foam, reports of last mission, debris, etc. Photos, audio, maps, and other graphics are available.
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New York Times

New York Times: Loss of the Shuttle

For Students 9th - 10th
The New York Times website provides extensive coverage of the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster. Here you can read an archive of news articles related to the disaster, and check out photo galleries and interactive features.
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BBC

Bbc: India Mourns Loss of Astronaut

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC reports on the reaction in India after the death of astronaut Kalpana Chawla as a result of the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster.
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BBC

Bbc: The Columbia Crew

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information on the final crew of the Space Shuttle Columbia.
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BBC

Bbc: Israeli Astronaut Carried Nation's Dreams

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC examines the meaning of Ilan Ramon's participation in the Space Shuttle Columbia mission to his home country of Israel. (February, 2003)
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BBC

Bbc: Sharon Backs Space Programme

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC explores the Israel's reaction to the Space Shuttle Columbia tragedy and the death of Israeli astronaut Ilan Ramon.
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BBC

Bbc: Nation Stunned by Shuttle Disaster

For Students 9th - 10th
This February 2003, article discusses the reaction in the United States to the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster.
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BBC

Bbc: Columbia Loss: What Happened and When

For Students 9th - 10th
Article from February, 2003, detailing the events surrounding the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster.
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Other

Spaceflight Now: Shuttle Columbia Lost

For Students 9th - 10th
Published the day of the Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster, this article details the catastrophic events of that day. (February, 2003)
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FOX News

Fox News: Fast Facts: Dates in Columbia Probe

For Students 9th - 10th
Fox News provides a timeline of significant developments in the investigation of the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster from February, 2003 to July, 2003.
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FOX News

Fox News: Fast Facts: Space Shuttle Columbia

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief history of the Space Shuttle Columbia is provided by Fox News.
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FOX News

Fox News: Nasa: Sudden Rise in Temperature Detected Before Breakup

For Students 9th - 10th
Article from February, 2003, reports on problems with the landing, debris field, etc.
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FOX News

Fox News: Profiles of Space Shuttle Columbia Crew

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief bios of all of the members of the doomed Space Shuttle Columbia.
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FOX News

Fox News: Molten Aluminum Found on Columbia's Thermal Tiles

For Students 9th - 10th
In this March, 2003, article, the investigation board that was investigating the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster found more evident that hot gases was the cause of the disaster.
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Track, Nasa

For Students 9th - 10th
Article from February, 2003, detailing the events surrounding the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster.
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The Crew

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information on the final crew of the Space Shuttle Columbia.
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Bbc: Columbia: Space Pioneer

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC provides a brief profile of the Space Shuttle Columbia.
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Flowers Next to Space Shuttle Debris

For Students 9th - 10th
This February, 2003, article, discusses the reaction in the United States to the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster.