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HISTORY Space Exploration Space Shuttle Disasters

Space Shuttle Disasters

Two catastrophic Space Shuttle disasters reshaped NASA's approach to human spaceflight safety

5 Nov 2025

What was the primary cause of the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster during re-entry in 2003?

A failure in the shuttle's main engines during re-entry Damage to the thermal protection system caused by foam debris striking the left wing during launch Pilot error during atmospheric re-entry maneuvers