An investigation lasted 6 months and cost USD 3,4m, in order to determine the cause that, February 1, 2003, has provoked the loss of Columbia space shuttle and its crew, disintegrated during the return after a 9 days mission. The Caib (Columbia Accident Investigation Board), has determined that the incident is to be put down to the piece of foam that has hit, with the force of one ton, a part of...