On February 1, 2003, the space shuttle Columbia fell apart as it returned to Earth after spending more than two weeks in ...
A catastrophic failure occurred 73 seconds after liftoff as the shuttle emerged from “Max-Q,” the period of highest mechanical stress in the lower atmosphere. The vehicle broke apart in flight and ...
All seven members on board the space shuttle were killed when it exploded 73 seconds after liftoff on Jan. 28, 1986.