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2003
The US space shuttle Columbia broke up as it re-entered the Earth's atmosphere, killing all seven astronauts on board. This marks a major set for the US space programme and has left the nation stunned. This is the first time an accident has occured on landing in the 42 years of space flight. The shuttle disintegrated 16 minutes before it was due to land at Cape Canaveral in Florida.
A NASA spokesman said,"This is indeed a tragic day for the NASA family, for the families of the Astronauts and likewise, tragic for the nation.
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