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  • 2000 33¢ Celebrate the Century - 1980s: Space Shuttle Program
    February 1, 2026

    Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster
    On February 1, 2003, the space shuttle Columbia broke apart during reentry, killing all seven astronauts on board. The disaster stunned the nation and forced NASA to confront hard truths about risk, decision-making, and the future of human spaceflight.
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