U.S. Space Shuttle Columbia lost
 

For those who haven't heard, the U.S. Space Shuttle Columbia was destroyed this morning on its return trip to earth. Travelling at more than 12,000mph, at an altitude of over 200,000 feet, a catastrophic event took place.

Seven brave men and women were aboard: Cmdr. Rick D. Husband, pilot William C. McCool, payload commander Michael P. Anderson, mission specialists David M. Brown, Kalpana Chawla, Ilan Ramon and Laurel Clark.

My prayers go out to their families. RIP brave souls.

rabbit

The first Israel astronaut was aboard the Columbia. May they Rest in Peace.

TY rabbit! I just came here to post a notice of the loss.

It's still not known what the cause of the loss was. The shuttle was unable to make it's re-entry. It disintegrated as it entered our atmosphere. The pair of sonic booms expected were never heard.

It's a feeling of deja vu! Another seven astronauts lives lost. A very sad day. Flags are lowered to half mast. Recovery teams are searching for particles of the lost craft. Warnings that the debris can be hazardous are being sent to the masses. Smoldering debris is all over east Texas. Several hundred miles of Texas are reporting various debris. Citizens are keeping at bay from the debris and "guarding" the area till it can be retrieved.

Our brave explorers are lost. What better legacy to them but to keep their memory alive, and renew our support of NASA and their mission. They are our conduit to exploring the unknown frontiers, and we should all thank them for their sacrifice. My thoughts go to their families, and they have the thanks and prayers of the nation and the human family.

You have that right, Lixy. They are finding debris scattered over hundreds of miles. The explosion was heard and felt supposedly as far east as Shreveport, finding peoples just West of Shreveport and down SouthWest of it by at least 200 miles. Huge area to search and alot of lakes.

A terrible loss of life though.

Thoughts and prayers going out to the family members.

I'm too sad to say anything clever......

I'm right in that flight path, at the end of the debris area, but none has been reported coming down here. It is a terrible day for our space program, the brave volunteers who expand our horizons, and their families. May they rest in Peace, my thoughts and prayers are with them.

It's a very dangerous profession, but we must never stop reaching for the stars.

*Thoughts and prayers go out for the familys of those lost.*

yea it is very sad... the kids in australia who grew spiders for the mission are going to be really hurt. lets hope they R.I.P

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My thoughts are with the families of those who perished... and to any & all others affected.

Specially hope that ALL our Texan Pixieites are OK...

DM

its now 5:17 am and its just hit the aussie news what i find weird is i sore the same reporter when september 11 happend

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may their God bless all affected by this terrible incident


love 'n prayers

Deja Vu!

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So Sad.

I guess it's always a shock when we look at something inherently risky and dangerous and begin to think of it as ordinary and routine. So tragic for the families of those lost; and it must be a very heavy burden for those who supported the mission.

My hope is that a merciful God has seen each of those on board safely home to His kingdom; and that He'll comfort those of us who grieve for their loss.

Amen, dicksbro

I have no idea what to add .... this is such a sad day ... my thoughts and my prayers are with the families and friends of the astronauts , and everyone associated with the mission :(

Such is the human condition. Our Odyssey, our journey - destination unknown. I celebrate and salute those lost.

Seven brave people lost.

BTW, six Russian aircrew died in a plane crash in East Timor

last Friday.

Anyone hear about it?

Oldfart, I hadn't heard about the loss of the six Russians but I pray for them as well. It's sad when anyone is lost because of accidents of any kind ... and truly tragic that there are those in this world that intentionally go out to take lives. Thanks for sharing that.

Dicksbro,

Not in conflict, just a stupid accident.

So sorry OF! No, I hadn't heard. Sad news abounds!

It is truly sad but it dose make you wonder why they have continued to use this outdated technology I mean the computer I am typing this on is mor advanced than the ones on the shuttel. they have spent millions of dollars diveloping a new space craft that has been ready for use and the continue with this pinto of a spaceship why?

my prayers and simpathy go out to the families of the brave souls who perish in this tragedy. may God be with them all

yeah its pritty sad. I was quite shocked to hear it. May the rest in peace

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Yes, but in reality is it more reliable? I would not trust my current PC hardware with my life for all the tea in China! Design for such a harsh environment is a very difficult challenge.

It just doesn't seem appropriate to try to say anything clever or witty... or even profound.
Houston has always been really close to the space community, so the loss is especially traumatic for us here.

I have to agree there is just too many sad incidents happening these days, There was a Blackhawk down last Thursday where 4 solders lost their life, there was the bombing incident in which the Canadian solders lost their lives, there was 9-11 it seems that this decade will be remembered as the decade of sadness..Although every decade has its moments it seems that the negative has greatly outweighed the positive so far... The only thing that could make up for it at this point is like if they find the cure for Cancer and diabetes....Other than that....Its just too sad what is going on...

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