NASA safety under scrutiny after shuttle disaster
Washington AP reports shortages of key experts, tight budgets, and safety concerns marked NASA in recent years. congressional auditors and outside panels warned of overwork, fatigue, and weak oversight, as investigations seek clues on why Columbia broke apart over Texas. Safety and budget will dominate Capitol Hill hearings this year as details of Bush priorities for NASA are reviewed.
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Hollywood heroics questioned after shuttle disaster
CAPE CANAVERAL AP NASA considered unlikely rescue ideas for Columbia seven crew rosters. Officials noted tile damage may have contributed to the tragedy while stressing no spare tiles or repair options existed on board. Expert James Oberg said such ideas are implausible yet possible as miracles.
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Officials find some remains of crew
Forensics experts expressed confidence fragmentary remains of Columbia's seven astronauts could be identified by DNA despite the craft's disintegration 39 miles up. Remains were found in rural east Texas, NASA said as officials revised earlier statements.
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