Space Science: Space Shuttle: Missions: Columbia Accident

"The space shuttle Columbia, with seven astronauts aboard, broke up as it descended over central Texas Saturday toward a planned landing at Kennedy Space Center in Florida."

NASA report from Spaceflight Now.

Short report with picture. [SpaceRef]

"Science editor Dr. David Whitehouse outlines what we know so far about the shuttle emergency." [BBC News]

Short biographies. [The Wichita Eagle]

User submitted comments about, and reactions to, the incident.

Coverage including various articles, pictures, and videos from external sources.

Summary of mission and initial loss. Includes photograph of crew.

Highlights from liftoff on January 16 to breakup over Texas on February 1.

NASA site for collecting private images that might help in the investigation.

Official reports from Mission Control Center, Houston, Texas. Covers the mission from liftoff to the aftermath of the accident.

Continuing in-depth coverage, including story archive, interactive guide, weblog and related links.

News and multimedia coverage. Includes poll and reader reactions.

Provides information and video footage of launch and landing, video footage of press briefings after the accident and memorial service, and contact information.

Offers news and commentary. Includes photo gallery, graphics, and user tributes to Kalpana Chawla.

Newspage with focus on Kalpana Chawla, the first Indian woman in space, and on reactions in India.