US National Archives
Our Documents: Transcript of John Glenn's Official Communication
The official transcription of John Glenn's in-flight communication with Mission Control during his orbit around the earth in 1962.
NASA
Nasa: Sts 107
Site provides information about STS-107, the ill-fated Space Shuttle Columbia flight. Find information about the flight, biographies of the crew, mission objectives, etc.
Other
Spacefilght Now: Air Force Imagery Confirms Columbia Wing Damaged
A detailed article from February, 2003, which discusses Air Force photos that show that there was damage to a wing of the Space Shuttle Columbia. The article also recounts the last few moments aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia before its...
Other
Spacefilght Now: Nasa Studies Telemetry for Signs of Orbital Impact
Article from February, 2003, reports on a possible object that might have separated from Space Shuttle Columbia that might have caused the disaster. Since this article, it has been found that a piece of foam did fall off of Columbia.
Other
Spacefilght Now: Dramatic Week Ends With Air Force Photo Release
Article from February, 2003, covers the release of a photograph that shows possible structural damage to Space Shuttle Columbia before its disintegration. (February 2003)
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Flowers Next to Space Shuttle Debris
This February, 2003, article, discusses the reaction in the United States to the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster.
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Space Shuttle Columbia Breaks Up Over Texas
This June, 2005, article discusses a report that states that NASA has not been meeting safety recommendations that were made after the Space Shuttle Columbia tragedy. Article also covers the tragedy itself and a possible cause of the...
BBC
Bbc: Israeli Astronaut Carried Nation's Dreams
The BBC examines the meaning of Ilan Ramon's participation in the Space Shuttle Columbia mission to his home country of Israel. (February, 2003)
BBC
Bbc: Columbia Loss: What Happened and When
Article from February, 2003, detailing the events surrounding the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster.
FOX News
Fox News: Fast Facts: Dates in Columbia Probe
Fox News provides a timeline of significant developments in the investigation of the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster from February, 2003 to July, 2003.
FOX News
Fox News: Molten Aluminum Found on Columbia's Thermal Tiles
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.
National Women's Hall of Fame
National Women's Hall of Fame: Sally Ride
This biography of Sally Ride describes her selection as mission specialist to the Challenger space shuttle flight, in which she became the first American woman to travel into space.
NASA
Nasa: An American in Orbit
This site from NASA provides a detailed description of the first manned American orbital flight of a Mercury spacecraft.
Ohio State University
Friendship 7: A 40 Year Legacy
Online exhibit that celebrates the flight of Friendship 7 manned by astronaut, John Glenn.
NASA
Nasa: Astronaut Biography: m.lopez Alegria
Read biographical facts about this Spanish-born astronaut who is the veteran of three space flights including the Columbia, the Discovery, and the Endeavour.
NASA
Nasa: Scott Carpenter the Flight of Aurora 7
This site from NASA provides a detailed description of the flight of Aurora 7 the second manned orbital flight of a Mercury spacecraft.
NASA
Nasa: Buildup for the Space Offensive
This site from NASA provides a detailed description of the events immediately preceding the first American in orbit mission of the Mercury spacecraft Friendship 7.
PBS
Pbs Teachers:nasa's Return to Flight: Testing Insulating Materials
Examine online articles about the Columbia mission accident and liquid fuel propulsion. Conduct an experiment to determine the best material for insulation.
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Bbc: Columbia: Space Pioneer
The BBC provides a brief profile of the Space Shuttle Columbia.
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Bbc: Seven Die in Shuttle Disaster
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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Map Showing Approximate Area Where Shuttle Debris Has Come Down
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
Map of the debris left by the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster.
Other
Phy6: De Astronomos a Astronaves
This site contains four main categories: Astronomy of the Earth's motion in space, Newtonian mechanics, the sun and spaceflight and spacecraft.
Other
We Choose the Moon
Feel like you were right there when Apollo 11 was launched as you listen to the actual Mission Control audio from that date. The mission is further brought to life by photos and video of the event as well as a virtual animation. Go...