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Columbia crew fought against odds for survival

ASTRONAUTS on the shuttle Columbia were trying to regain control of their craft before it broke apart in 2003, but there was no chance of surviving the accident, says a Nasa report.

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Columbia disaster astronaut's diary found

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Final moments on shuttle to be shown tonight

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Shuttle crew's last minutes seen on video

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Inquiry focuses on left wing of shuttle

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Remains of astronauts found

Shuttle wing in spotlight after horror crash

One focus of attention in the investigation into the tragic loss of the space shuttle Columbia is possible damage to its protective thermal tiles on the left wing from a flying piece of debris during lift-off on January 16.

Sun, 02 Feb, 2003

Israeli astronaut 'brought joy to troubled country'

Israel’s first astronaut, Ilan Ramon, gave a troubled country something to cheer about when he blasted off on January 16 on the space shuttle Columbia.

Sat, 01 Feb, 2003