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Debris Strikes Left Shuttle Wing on Liftoff
Saturday, February 1, 2003

Editor's Note: This video from Jan. 16, has been enlarged,slowed and loops several times.

This video from the Jan. 16, 2003 launch shows the debris NASA says fell from the external tank and struck the left wing of the orbiter Columbia during the Jan. liftoff. At this point in the investigation, NASA has not linked this debris to the accident, however, NASA is reviewing all data concerning the tragedy. The image shows orbiter Columbia mounted underneath the external tank.

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