Re-Entry Reflections: The Columbia Disaster

This chapter provides a gripping account of the STS-107 mission, detailing the re-entry of the Space Shuttle Columbia and the devastating moments leading to its disintegration. The speaker shares their role as a flight engineer, balancing the awe of the experience with the somber reality of impending disaster and loss of life. It also explores the broader historical context of safety culture within NASA and the vital lessons learned from past tragedies to enhance future missions.