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How many total crew members died in the 2003 Columbia Space Shuttle disaster?
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The 2003 Columbia Space Shuttle disaster occurred on February 1, 2003, when the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated during its re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere. All seven crew members on board were killed. The disaster was caused by a hole in the left wing of the shuttle that was caused by a piece of insulating foam that broke off during launch.
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