Aqua-Soft ForumsThe space shuttle Columbia appears to have exploded over Dallas.
Of course speculation is wild...but for now, let's just think about the families and loved ones of those lost.
This is a terrible tragedy and a great blow to NASA and the entire USA.
Space Shuttle Columbia Lost
I live in Orlando Fl and was awaiting the sonic booms when I recieved news of this
Ive seen the shuttle launch and come home in my own back yard for the past 17 years, Ive always taken it for granted
My thoughts and prayers go out to the families and friends of the crew of the Columbia
oh dear.. anyone know when it occured?
WOW talk about sad irony
This had the first israeli astronaut onboard, they're reporting that the debris is falling around PALESTINE, Texas
Tis a sad day for the space program
I am just curious.. how many shuttles have exploded to date?
2 have exploded
Challenger and now Columbia
NASA should never have had their budget cut so drastically in the mid 90's. We were supposed to be close to having a working replacement for the shuttle based on the x-33 platform by this time
Originally posted by ztiworoh@Feb 1 2003, 12:07 PM2 have exploded
Challenger and now Columbia
NASA should never have had their budget cut so drastically in the mid 90's. We were supposed to be close to having a working replacement for the shuttle based on the x-33 platform by this time
ohhh thats sad.
And I also heard about their cost cutting methods used. It seems they used cheap rubber for the oxygen container or seomthing right? This is for the previous explosion. So why doesn't anyone do something about it? I woulda thought the families of the deceased would have sued big time.
Honestly, there's only so much money that the government can dole out to different agencies.
Sadly, NASA was a victim of this.
Its very sad & highly tragic, I pray for the families
This is sad news indeed 
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It's ironic really, when that shuttle exploded on the way up few years ago, there was 7 on board, and the Columbia shuttle had 7 on board as well, 7 could be NASAS unlucky number. .
Lets give our best regards to the famalies.
Skyliner34
omg, this are not good news. Ill check some news website to read more about.
5 Americans, 1 Indian and 1 Israeli. May God rest their souls.
Originally posted by Taha@Feb 1 2003, 10:58 AM5 Americans, 1 Indian and 1 Israeli. May God rest their souls.
Indeed.
i think it was the 28th mission, and it was in use since 1981, it was old. Hope NASA takes measures to avoid this events again.
Yeah saw the news....Apparently India's first woman astronaut Kalpana Chawla was also part of the mission. I think the crew are feared dead.
Godspeed to them all...
Siddharth
Very bad news, but what do you expect from an over 20 years old Space Shuttle? It's NASA's fault ...
This tragedy won't happen if NASA has developed a sucessor of the Space Shuttle for years ago instead of repairing every damage after every flight!
So long,
Cassiel
unfortunatly, those shuttles are expensive, and they are not often made, thats why they are reused, I knew they were used several times, but not up to 28th times, the limit should be 10 to 15, no more, they become old=dangerous. Dangerous when the humanity has not total control of the space.
My deepest sympathy goes to all the astronoauts who lost their lives in this brave mission and their family members who lost them. Godspeed!
sincerely,
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My sympathies and prayers go to the families, friends and acquaintances of the fallen astronauts. May God give them comfort.
Another day when i wake up to see something sad on tv. First it was sept. 11, and now this.
Atleast it wasnt some "terrorist" attack.
I bless the families of the lost ones.
Originally posted by ZzPcPzZ@Feb 1 2003, 07:22 PMAtleast it wasnt some "terrorist" attack.
Do you think what happens on Sep. 11th was a terrorist attack? 
[ironic]And Oswald has murdered J.F. Kennedy...[/ironic]
So long,
Cassiel
wow... i wasnt really sure what is this thread about .. so when i turned on the tv and went news sites i was soooooooo shocked.......my god...
this is so ****ty.... they were about to land and their families were waiting for them.