NASA reveals Columbia's final moments

The final moments on board space shuttle Columbia were revealed today as Nasa published transcripts of its last radio contacts with mission control.

Wed, 12 Feb, 2003 - 15:40

The final moments on board space shuttle Columbia were revealed today as Nasa published transcripts of its last radio contacts with mission control.

The shuttle blew up as it entered the atmosphere above Texas on February 1, killing all seven astronauts on board.

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