The Columbia space shuttle disaster of 2003 was a tragic event that shook the world. On February 1, 2003, the space shuttle Columbia disintegrated upon re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere, killing all seven crew members on board. This quiz will test your knowledge of the events leading up to the disaster, the causes of the accident, and the aftermath of the tragedy.
What was the cause of the Columbia space shuttle disaster?
A collision with an asteroid
A malfunctioning engine
A piece of foam insulation that broke off during launch
A meteorite impact
How many crew members were on board the Columbia space shuttle during the disaster?
5
7
9
11
When did the Columbia space shuttle disaster occur?
January 28, 2003
February 28, 2003
March 28, 2003
April 28, 2003
What was the mission of the Columbia space shuttle?
To launch a new satellite into orbit
To conduct experiments in microgravity
To repair the Hubble Space Telescope
To transport supplies to the International Space Station
What was the name of the commander of the Columbia space shuttle?
Rick Husband
Michael Anderson
Kalpana Chawla
David Brown
What was the name of the pilot of the Columbia space shuttle?
William McCool
Laurel Clark
Ilan Ramon
Michael Anderson
What was the name of the Israeli astronaut who died in the Columbia space shuttle disaster?
Rick Husband
Michael Anderson
Kalpana Chawla
Ilan Ramon
What was the name of the piece of foam insulation that caused the Columbia space shuttle disaster?
ET foam
SRB foam
OMS foam
TPS foam
How long did the Columbia space shuttle mission last before the disaster occurred?
7 days
14 days
21 days
28 days
hat was the name of the investigation that followed the Columbia space shuttle disaster?
Challenger Investigation
Apollo Investigation
Columbia Investigation
Discovery Investigation
What was the name of the report that was issued after the Columbia space shuttle disaster investigation?
The Rogers Report
The Armstrong Report
The Collins Report
The Aldrin Report
What was the main recommendation of the Rogers Report?
To improve the safety of the space shuttle program
To cancel the space shuttle program
To increase funding for the space shuttle program
To privatize the space shuttle program
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