Breaking news (Shuttle)

#1 Postby **BreinLa** » Sat Feb 01, 2003 9:22 am

Watching MSNBC and they just announced they have lost communications contact and radar with the Space Shuttle Columbia over Texas

#2 Postby **cycloneye** » Sat Feb 01, 2003 9:48 am

OMG it exploded !!!

#3 Postby **BreinLa** » Sat Feb 01, 2003 9:55 am

I'm afraid so ceye, this is so terrible

mf_dolphin · #4 Postby **mf_dolphin** » Sat Feb 01, 2003 11:04 am

Please keep the families of the crew in your thoughts and prayers. It's truely a sad day for our country.

Our own humble memorial...http://www.storm2k.org/Columbia.htm

wrkh99 · #5 Postby **wrkh99** » Sat Feb 01, 2003 11:21 am

wrkh99 · #6 Postby **wrkh99** » Sat Feb 01, 2003 11:30 am

shuttle debrise falling over LA

http://www.srh.noaa.gov/radar/loop/DS.p ... kshv.shtml

#7 Postby **bfez1** » Sat Feb 01, 2003 11:45 am

OMG, what a tragedy. My thoughts and prayers are with their families.
What next for the USA???

southerngale · #8 Postby **southerngale** » Sat Feb 01, 2003 12:23 pm

This is just so horrible. I can't tell you how completely sad I am.

My weather alert just went off...NWS relaying civil emergency not to touch debris and call the authorities.

Let's all pray for the families of those who perished. :cry:

KatDaddy · #9 Postby **KatDaddy** » Sat Feb 01, 2003 12:38 pm

I had just finished a 5k run when I heard teribble news. I cannot believe this has happened.[/code]

chadtm80 · #10 Postby **chadtm80** » Sat Feb 01, 2003 2:21 pm

Meet Columbia's Crew
Columbia's latest crew is comprised of personnel from a diverse array of disciplines.

Cmdr. Rick Husband
Cmdr. Rick Husband holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Texas Technical University, and a master's degree in mechanical engineering from California State University in Fresno. He is a member in the Society of Experimental Test Pilots, Tau Beta Pi, the Air Force Association, and the Texas Tech Ex-Students Association. Husband is a Colonel in the U.S. Air Force and is married with two children.

William McCool
Pilot William McCool holds a bachelor's degree in applied science from the U.S. Naval Academy, a master's degree in computer science from the University of Maryland, and a master's degree in aeronautical engineering from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School. He was an eagle scout, and is a member of the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association. McCool is a commander in the Navy and is married.

Kalpana Chawla
Born in Karnal, India, mission specialist Kalpana Chawla holds a bachelor's degree in aeronautical engineering from Punjab Engineering College in India, a master's degree in aerospace engineering from University of Texas, and a doctorate of psychology in aerospace engineering from University of Colorado. She holds a certificated flight instructor license with airplane and glider ratings, commercial pilot licenses for both single and multi-engine land and seaplanes. Some of Chawla's hobbies include hiking, backpacking and reading.

David Brown
Mission Specialist David Brown holds a bachelor's degree in biology from the College of William and Mary, and a doctorate in medicine from Eastern Virginia Medical School. He is a former president of the International Association of Military Flight Surgeon Pilots. He is also an associate fellow in the Aerospace Medical Association and the Society of U.S. Naval Flight Surgeons. Brown is a captain in the U.S. Navy and enjoys flying and bicycle touring.

Michael Anderson
Mission Specialist Michael Anderson holds a bachelor's degree in physics and astronomy from the University of Washington, and a master's degree in physics from Creighton University. He has been awarded the defense superior service medal, the U.S. Air Force meritorious service medal, and the U.S. Air Force achievement medal with one oak leaf cluster. Anderson is a lieutenant colonel in the Air Force and is married.

Laurel Clark
Mission Specialist Laurel Clark holds a bachelor's degree in zoology and a doctorate in medicine from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She has received three Navy commendation medals, a national defense medal, and an overseas service ribbon. Clark is a member of the Aerospace Medical Association, the Society of U.S. Naval Flight Surgeons, and is a commander in the Navy. She is married with one child.

Ilan Ramon
Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon holds a bachelor's degree in electronics and computer engineering from the University of Tel Aviv, Israel. He has trained on and flown in numerous aircraft including the F-16, A-4, F-4 and the Mirage III-C. Ramon is a colonel in the Israel Air Force and enjoys skiing and squash with his wife and four children.

#11 Postby **cycloneye** » Sat Feb 01, 2003 2:59 pm

Brein anything that if you know has fallen in Louisiana because I heard that debris has fallen hundred of miles.

I am with all of you in this national tragedy and my condolences to the familys of the crew.

wrkh99 · #12 Postby **wrkh99** » Sat Feb 01, 2003 3:03 pm

most of it is fallling over LA .

Rainband · #13 Postby **Rainband** » Sat Feb 01, 2003 4:12 pm

OMG I was at work. I can't believe this has happened. I never thought I would say this being I love weather and radar, But the debris radar link is one I won't look at. I will pray for all the family and crew lost on this tragic day :cry:

southerngale · #14 Postby **southerngale** » Sun Feb 02, 2003 1:21 am

What a sad day this has been. :cry:

It has been heartbreaking watching and hearing this all day. I feel for the families and all who knew the astronauts. I am praying for them. With nearly all of the debris falling in Texas, just to my north, it has really hit home. Thankfully nobody on the ground has been injured from this. Losing those brave astronauts is horrible enough. Two women from Pt. Arthur were at Toledo Bend when debris and remains fell near them....it is just so devastating! Nacogdoches is only about 100 miles to my north. Again, thank GOD nobody there was hurt. This has been tragic enough! :cry:

<<Hug your loved ones today and let them know how special they are>>

chadtm80 · #15 Postby **chadtm80** » Tue Feb 04, 2003 11:33 am

http://www.gotlaughs.com/funpages/shuttle.cfm

chadtm80 · #16 Postby **chadtm80** » Tue Feb 04, 2003 11:56 am

http://www.gotlaughs.com/funpages/shuttle_tribute.cfm

http://www.gotlaughs.com/funpages/fallen_heroes.cfm

Rainband · #17 Postby **Rainband** » Tue Feb 04, 2003 4:27 pm

Vey nice Chad :wink:

#18 Postby **HeartofNC** » Tue Feb 04, 2003 5:30 pm

Thanks for sharing these Chad, I would have never seen them otherwise.

HeartofNC

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