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February 1, 2003 NASA reports that they have lost contact with the shuttle Columbia's crew of seven. Soon after, the space shuttle was seen falling apart in air above Texas and Louisiana. All federal buildings were informed that all flags were to be flown at half staff. The shuttle pieces landed in Eastern Texas and Western Louisiana. NASA officials ask for no one to touch the fallen debris because it might be toxic. We found that some of the gases and other element used to make the shuttle run can be toxic and dangerous. The community was asked to contact proper authorities, to report any fallen debris. Debris were continuously
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spotted for the next couple of days. A few schools were let out due to the fallen debris on school property. The pieces landed everywhere from private property to high ways. Later that week the President spoke at a memorial service at Johnson Space Center. "We are here to remember seven lives of great purpose and achievement. To leave behind the earth, its air, and gravity is an ancient dream to humanity. To the astronauts it was a dream fulfilled… their mission was almost complete. We lost them so close to home." Bush said in his speech on the 4th. Bush vowed that the lose of these seven lives would not be in vain.
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