The Columbia Astronauts

When the space shuttle Columbia disintegrated as it returned home in 2003, it sparked questions about the future of America's space program. Using video footage that includes former astronauts involved in the shuttle program, experts on...

This impressive multimedia website about the space shuttle Columbia disaster explores rescue options, includes interviews with investigating scientists, and debate about continuing the shuttle program. Make sure to try out the "Force of...

CNN.com provides a thorough look at the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster. Here, read press releases, watch videos, view images, and use interactive programs.

NASA.gov provides information regarding the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster. Content includes crew biographies, press releases, shuttle images, and scientific data and research.

A graphic explanation of the final moments of the Space Shuttle Columbia.

Video clips show footage from the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, an anniversary of the disaster, a report from the shuttle commission, and information about astronaut Christa McAuliffe. Young academics also learn how events like the...

Outstanding resource for studying the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster. Full illustrated explanations of the descent, the problem with foam, reports of last mission, debris, etc. Photos, audio, maps, and other graphics are available.

Article from February 2003 detailing the events surrounding the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster.

A brief history of the Space Shuttle Columbia is provided by Fox News.

Brief bios of all of the members of the doomed Space Shuttle Columbia.