The space shuttle Columbia was the first spaceworthy shuttle
that entered service in April 1981. It completed 27 missions,
before being destroyed shortly before completion of the 28th,
during re-entry into the earth atmosphere on February 1st 2003.
All seven crew members died;
Commander: Rick D. Husband,
Pilot: William C. McCool
Payload Commander: Michael P. Anderson
Payload Specialist: Ilan Ramon
Mission Specialist: Kalpana Chawla
Mission Specialist: David M. Brown
Mission Specialist: Laurel Clark