List of spaceflight-related accidents and incidents - Wikipedia
WEBThis article lists verifiable spaceflight-related accidents and incidents resulting in human death or serious injury. These include incidents during flight or training for crewed space missions and testing, assembly, preparation, or flight of crewed and robotic spacecraft.
The 5 Deadliest Disasters of the Space Race | HISTORY
WEBMay 31, 2018 · NASA’s first fatal spacecraft accident happened not in deep space but right on the launch pad. Read more. Soyuz 11 – 1971. Eager to outstrip their counterparts in the U.S. space program after...
Columbia Disaster: What happened and what NASA learned - Space.com
WEBJan 25, 2023 · The Columbia disaster occurred On Feb. 1, 2003, when NASA’s space shuttle Columbia broke up as it returned to Earth, killing the seven astronauts on board. NASA suspended space shuttle...
Space Shuttle Columbia disaster - Wikipedia
WEBColumbia Accident Investigation Board. On Saturday, February 1, 2003, Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated as it reentered the atmosphere over Texas and Louisiana, killing all seven astronauts on board. It was the second Space Shuttle mission to end in disaster, after the loss of Challenger and crew in 1986.
Challenger STS-51L Accident - NASA
WEBJun 18, 2024 · On January 28, 1986, NASA and the American people were rocked as tragedy unfolded 73 seconds into the flight of Space Shuttle Challenger’s STS-51L mission. Presented below are documents and resources about the accident and its aftermath.
Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster ‑ Cause, Crew & Impact - HISTORY
WEBFeb 15, 2010 · The space shuttle Columbia broke apart on February 1, 2003, while re-entering the Earth’s atmosphere, killing all seven crew members. The disaster occurred over Texas, and only minutes before...
The lessons learned from the fatal Challenger shuttle disaster …
WEBJan 28, 2021 · It was 35 years ago today (Jan. 28) that the most defining accident of NASA happened, when the space shuttle Challenger exploded after launch.
20 Years Ago: Remembering Columbia and Her Crew - NASA
WEBJan 26, 2023 · In 2008, NASA released the “Columbia Crew Survival Investigation Report” that summarized the impact of the accident on the astronauts. Despite the loss of Columbia, some of the science conducted during its final 16-day mission was recovered.
Columbia Accident Investigation Board Report - NASA Technical …
WEBThe Columbia Accident Investigation Board's independent investigation into the tragic February 1, 2003, loss of the Space Shuttle Columbia and its seven-member crew lasted nearly seven months and involved 13 Board members, approximately 120 Board investigators, and thousands of NASA and support personnel.
NASA Report Reviews Crew Safety Measures During Columbia Accident …
WEBJun 6, 2013 · HOUSTON – NASA has completed a comprehensive study of crew safety equipment and procedures used during the space shuttle Columbia accident with recommendations for improving the safety of all future human spaceflights.