Scenarios about 'STS-107'
The final mission of Space Shuttle Columbia, which disintegrated during re-entry on February 1, 2003, killing all seven crew members. The disaster resulted from damage to the orbiter's thermal protection system during launch and led to significant changes in NASA safety protocols and ultimately contributed to the decision to retire the Space Shuttle program. STS-107 represents a pivotal moment in spaceflight history that frequently serves as a departure point for alternate timelines exploring different outcomes for NASA and human spaceflight.
What If The Space Shuttle Columbia Never Disintegrated?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Space Shuttle Columbia safely returned to Earth in 2003, potentially altering the trajectory of NASA's human spaceflight program and the development of commercial space ventures.