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The bipod-foam strike pierced Columbia's wing and started the clock
A space shuttle is hit by foam during launch, damaging its heat shield. Unaware, the crew spends 15 days in orbit, heading for a fatal reentry.
The bipod-foam strike pierced Columbia's wing and started the clock
This episode explores the Columbia space shuttle disaster, focusing on the overlooked damage during launch and the subsequent organizational failures. It examines how a seemingly minor incident set a tragic countdown for the crew.
Event: Columbia Space Shuttle Disaster
Date: February 1, 2003
Location: East Texas
Vehicle: Space Shuttle Columbia
Previous Incident: Space Shuttle Atlantis…
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