Shuttle in the sky: the Columbia disaster

It fell from the sky as it re-entered Earth's atmosphere. The Columbia space shuttle explosion was a sight that will never be forgotten. What caused this national tragedy?

How did it change the future of space flight? Learn the risks and challenges that come with exploring our final frontier.

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Subject(s)Science
Author(s)Brian Krumm
Age16-19
Published2016
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Shelf referenceESA 629.4 KRU
ISN/ISBN9781491441756
Direct URLhttps://www.stem.org.uk/x8vgf

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