our networks
tlcanimal planetthe science channel
site search
discovery storediscovery adventures
tlc
« back  
discovery news
Timeline of Shuttle Events
 
1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 . 6 . 7 . 8
next

Jan. 16, 2003
Pictures: AP Photo/Chris O'Meara |

Jan. 16, 2003
Shuttle Columbia blasts off on NASA's 113th shuttle mission. Engineers watching a video of the launch notice a piece of foam insulation falling off the shuttle's fuel tank and hitting the left wing. The impact is not considered a hazard.


 
1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 . 6 . 7 . 8
next

Pictures: AP Photo/Chris O'Meara |

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTERS

Discovery Channel | TLC | Animal Planet | Discovery Health | Science Channel | Planet Green
Discovery Kids | Military Channel | Investigation Discovery | HD Theater | Turbo | FitTV

HowStuffWorks | TreeHugger | Petfinder | PetVideo | Discovery Education

Visit the Discovery Store: Toys & Games | Telescopes | DVD Sets | Planet Earth DVD | Gift Ideas

By visiting this site, you agree to the terms and conditions
of our Visitor Agreement. Please read. Privacy Policy.
ATTENTION! We recently updated our privacy policy. The changes are effective as of September 10, 2008.
To see the new policy, click here. Questions? See the policy for the contact information.

Copyright © 2009 Discovery Communications, LLC.

The leading global real-world media and entertainment company.

  
Advertisement

Sponsored Links
newsletter