February 1, 2003, Space Shuttle Columbia disaster. Shortly before it was scheduled to conclude it's 28th mission, the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated over Texas and Louisiana during re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere. All seven crew members were killed.

February 1, 2003, Space Shuttle Columbia disaster. Shortly before it was scheduled to conclude it's 28th mission, the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated over Texas and Louisiana during re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere. All seven crew members were killed.