Space Shuttle Reentry
The subsequent investigation revealed the cause of the accident.
Space shuttle reentry. Uncontrolled entry such as the entry of astronomical objects space debris or bolides. Space shuttle columbia s disasterous reentry realtime video reconstruction. There are two main types of atmospheric entry.
A secondary goal was to protect from the heat and cold of space while in orbit. And controlled entry or reentry of a spacecraft capable of being navigated or following a predetermined course. The insulation damaged the heat protection tiles on the wing.
On the morning of february 1st 2003 the space shuttle columbia broke up during re entry more than 200 000 feet above texas. During lift off pieces of foam insulation fell off the et and struck the left wing.