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According to Nasa the uncoupling of a foam block caused the Columbia disaster

Washington, Usa - During the re-enter, missing the insulating panel, the shuttle lost its attitude

It seems to be the definitive judgment that one reported from the Columbia Accident Investigation Committee, named to inquire on the disaster of the Shuttle, disintegrated in flight on February 1, with 7 people on board; the final relation will be however delivered to the Congress only the next month. After 5 months of investigations it has been confirmed that one that was the first impression, that...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 47238
Rome, Italy, 06/26/2003 12:03
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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