Space Shuttle Columbia Memorial - San Augustine, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 31° 31.877 W 094° 07.072
15R E 393874 N 3489024
On February 1, 2003 the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated upon re-entry into the earth's atmosphere resulting in the loss of all aboard. Much of the debris from the space shuttle fell across San Augustine County.
Waymark Code: WMQ955
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/13/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member csm014
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Polished marble memorial with space shuttle imposed over the map of Texas in the center and stars with the names of the seven astronauts around it.
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How Long a Hike: Drive by

Amount of time an average person would spend here: Less than an hour

Accessible?: yes

Location is wheelchair accessible?: Yes
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