USSS Columbia - Hemphill, TX
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The Snowdog
N 31° 20.530 W 093° 50.962
15R E 419204 N 3467835
This memorial to the loss of the United States Space Shuttle Columbia is on the north side of the Sabine County Courthouse - in Hemphill, Texas.
Waymark Code: WM1BF0G
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/31/2025
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The final mission of the United States Space Shuttle Columbia, STS-107, was launched on January 16, 2003. During launch the Shuttle suffered damage due to a piece of frozen foam striking the leading edge of the left wing at near-supersonic speed; this was never revealed to the crew. Upon re-entry on March 1, the Columbia disintegrated over Texas, resulting in the deaths of all seven astronauts on board. This plaque was given by NASA in appreciation for the State's efforts in recovering debris from the disaster. The brass plaque, which names the seven astronauts, is on a monument near the north entrance of the Sabine County Courthouse.
Disaster Date: 03/01/2003
Memorial Sponsors: Sabine County and NASA
Disaster Type: Technological
Relevant Website: [Web Link]
Date of dedication: Not listed
Parking Coordinates: Not Listed
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