Timeline of Columbia breakup details from shuttle accident probe
Gazette reports the Columbia breakup timeline shows alarms in the final two seconds of data, critical damage to the left wing and orbital maneuvering system, and debris shedding starting 13 seconds after communication ceased. NASA officials decline speculation on survivor durations. The piece also notes a whistleblower claim dispute and a funeral at Arlington National Cemetery for Iowan crew member Laurel Blair Clark on what would have been her 42nd birthday.
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Laurel Clark laid to rest with honors at Arlington
Laurel Clark died aboard the Columbia shuttle on a mission marked by personal notes of joy and resilience. Her husband and son attended the private Arlington service as military honors were rendered, with Clark remembered for loving life and the journeys she savored in nature and family.
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Russians warn space station could be mothballed without funds
Moscow space officials say the International Space Station may be mothballed unless the United States or another partner provides 100 million dollars to pay for additional Russian supply ships. Rosaviakosmos cites NASA shuttle grounding and a cash gap hindering fuel water and provisions runs. NASA says coalition backs two extra Progress flights to sustain a two person crew for 18 months while Columbia aftermath is assessed.
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Air Force probes rape reports at cadet center
Air Force investigators visited Colorado Springs to interview TESSA personnel about 38 female Air Force Academy cadets who sought help after reported rapes. TESSA officials said confidentiality preserved cadets’ names and noted the caseload rose from 22 to 38 in the past month, following outreach to former counselors.
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