Space Disasters and Tragedies

An old Chinese proverb says, "When you see what is right, have the courage to do it." Dr. Laurel Clark, who was lost aboard the space shuttle Columbia on February 1, 2003 said, "To me, there's a lot of different things that we do during life that could potentially harm us, and I choose not to stop doing those things."

Below, find information and resources concerning space exploration disasters and tragedies.

• Space Disasters & Tragedies - The Dangers of Space Exploration

• NASA Return to Flight Reference Page

• Astronaut & Cosmonaut Memorial

• Space Disasters & Tragedies Email Course

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