What was the Space Shuttle Columbia?
Q: What was the Space Shuttle Columbia?
A: The Space Shuttle Columbia (OV-102) was a spacecraft used by NASA to fly into outer space.
Q: When did it first fly into space?
A: It first flew into space on April 12, 1981.
Q: How many missions did it complete?
A: The shuttle flew a total of 28 missions.
Q: What happened to the Columbia on February 1, 2003?
A: On February 1, 2003, the Columbia broke apart while re-entering the Earth's atmosphere, killing all seven people who were on it at the time.
Q: Where does its name come from?
A: The Columbia was named after a US Navy ship that circumnavigated the world in 1836 and was also the name of the Apollo 11 Lunar Excursion Module.
Q: Was this Space Shuttle successful?
A: Yes, it completed 28 missions before its destruction in 2003.
