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A foam tile tore a hole, and sixteen days later the plasma found it
A foam tile strikes a space shuttle at launch, creating a hidden breach. Sixteen days later the crew readies for re-entry-will they survive?
A foam tile tore a hole, and sixteen days later the plasma found it
This episode explores the final mission of Space Shuttle Columbia, focusing on the critical, unseen damage that occurred shortly after launch and the subsequent events leading up to re-entry. It examines the human element within a complex system and the implications of an overlooked detail.
Person: Michael Phillip Anderson
Date: January 16, 2003
Vehicle: Space Shuttle Columbia
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