What caused the Columbia Shuttle disaster?
Broken heat shield
Engine failure
Lack of fuel
Control system failure
Answer
The Columbia Space Shuttle disaster was caused by a piece of foam insulation that broke off the external tank during launch and damaged the shuttle's heat shield. This damage allowed hot gases from the atmosphere to penetrate the shuttle's hull during reentry, causing it to break apart and crash. The disaster killed all seven astronauts on board.
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