During spaceflight: As of March 2023, in flight accidents have killed 15 astronauts and 4 cosmonauts in five separate incidents. Three of the flights had flown above the Karman line (edge of space), and one was intended to do so.
There were two space shuttle accidents during NASA's space shuttle program. The first was the Challenger disaster in 1986, and the second was the Columbia disaster in 2003.
The space shuttle was the first reusable launch vehicle developed by NASA. Despite two fatal accidents caused at launch, the space shuttle proved a reliable orbital vehicle.
The space shuttles lost to accidents were the Challenger, which disintegrated in 1986 shortly after launch, and the Columbia, which broke apart during re-entry in 2003. Both accidents resulted in the loss of all crew members aboard.
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Two space shuttles, the Challenger in 1986 and the Columbia in 2003, disintegrated during re-entry into Earth's atmosphere. These tragic accidents resulted in the loss of all crew members on board both missions.
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about 100,000 are caused yearly by potholes
how many people died in car accidents in 2009?
On average, about 24 deaths are caused by champagne cork accidents each year.
On average, about 24 deaths per year are caused by champagne cork accidents.
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About 1,400 annually.
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Direct: Accidents that are caused by hazardous materials Indirect: Accidents caused by unsafe acts or conditions