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A silicone based ceramic-bonded composite that actually consists mostly of air, coated with black borosilicate glass.

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Which space shuttle failed?

Space Shuttle Challenger failed during launch. Space Shuttle Columbia failed during reentry.


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Space shuttle Columbia broke apart on reentry on February 1, 2003.


What is the shuttle speed on reentry?

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Which space shuttle exploded 2003 on reentry into earth's atmosphere?

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What kind of environment is space shuttle reentry?

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Does atmosphere affects the space shuttle?

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