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Panelists talked about the lessons learned from the Columbia Space Shuttle tragedy ten years later. Speakers included retired Admiral Hal Gehman, who chaired the accident investigation board, and Wayne Hale,…

Former NASA Astronauts talked about changes made to testing and safety procedures on future shuttle missions as a result of the Space Shuttle Columbia accident. Pamela Melroy, former astronaut…

Panelists talked about lessons learned from the Space Shuttle Columbia accident from a management perspective. Panelists included William Parsons, a former Space Shuttle Program manager tasked with…

NASA officials who investigated the Space Shuttle Columbia accident talked about the process of investigating the accident and the discoveries made during the investigation. They also talked…

David King and Scott Horowitz, the officials who led NASA’s recovery effort after the Space Shuttle Columbia explosion talked about their operation at an event marking the tenth anniversary of the disaster.…

Joseph Dyer spoke at a conference held on the 10th anniversary of the February 1, 2003, Space Shuttle Columbia disaster. He said America has become too risk averse when it comes to space flight and warned…

The Astronauts Memorial Foundation held a ceremony to honor the crew of Space Shuttle Columbia STS-107, and all astronauts who have sacrificed their lives for the nation and the space…

President Bush addressed the nation on the loss of the Space Shuttle Columbia as it reentered the earth’s atmosphere. Brief footage of the president’s motorcade returning to the White House…

Chairman Harold Gehman and other members of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board talked about the findings of their final report on the Space Shuttle Columbia accident. They showed lists of “Return to Flight”…

Members of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee heard testimony on the Space Shuttle Columbia explosion, as well as recommendations for the future of space policy. In his…

NASA officials briefed reporters about investigations into the loss of the Space Shuttle Columbia. They also answered questions from reporters.

NASA held a “Day of Remembrance in honor of those who gave their lives in the cause of exploration and discovery.” The program at NASA headquarters included a video montage of the fallen…

Mr. O’Keefe spoke to NASA employees about the agency’s exploration agenda and strategy and outlined changes made following the loss of the Space Shuttle Columbia. Neil Otte, Stephanie Stilson, Paul Hill,…

Agency officials talked with NASA employees about plans to bring about proposed changes at the space agency that were called for by the Shuttle Columbia Accident Investigation Board. Topics included…

NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe presided at the dedication ceremony of a memorial to the crew of the Space Shuttle Columbia at Arlington National Cemetery. The ceremony, which was one year and one day…

A ceremony was held to honor the Columbia astronauts at the National Space Mirror Memorial. Speakers included: Dr. Jon Clark, husband of Astronaut Laurel Clark; William Readdy, Associate…

The Shuttle Columbia Accident Investigation Board released its final report. Board Chairman Harold Gehman and Administrator Sean O’Keefe testified about the report and about the management…

Sean O’Keefe spoke to reporters about a report by the Columbia Accident Investigation Board and its findings on the accident and poor management at NASA. He pledged to follow the…

Mr. John Logsdon talked about the findings of the investigation into the loss of the Space Shuttle Columbia and the future of space programs. He also responded to viewer comments and…

Rep. Dave Weldon (R-FL), who represents Florida’s 15th congressional district which includes Kennedy Space Center, talked with reporters about the February 1, 2003 Space Shuttle Columbia…