Columbia Accident Investigation Board Report, Volume I + Supplemental Materials
Washington, DC: GPO, 2003. Wraps. 261 pages + CDROM, wraps, volume 1 only of the 6-volume set, color illustrations, figures, endnotes, appendices, usual library markings, covers somewhat soiled. Includes CDROM with over 100 MB of video plus over 700 pages of NASA documents, including the STS-107 press kit and NASA's implementation plan for return to flight and beyond. Investigates loss of the Space Shuttle Columbia, STS-107, and its seven-member crew on February 1, 2003. Four parts entitled: The Accident; Why the Accident Occurred; A Look Ahead; and Appendices A, B, C. Concludes with recommendations. Appendices D, E, F, G, and H comprise the remaining 5 volumes (not present) and provide information on technical documentation and transcripts of Accident Board public hearings. This volume comprises the major assessment, conclusions, and recommendations. Condition: good, ex-library condition.
Keywords: NASA, Space Shuttle, Orbiter, Manned Spaceflight, Shuttle Columbia, Decision-Making, Safety Analysis, Quality Assurance, STS-107
ISBN: 189495906X
[Book #52301]
Price: $50.00