Tile Damage in Columbia/Atlantis Mission

Tile Damage in Columbia/Atlantis Mission

15 years before the Columbia shuttle disaster, Atlantis (STS-27) experienced similar tile damage during lift-off, leading to the crew believing they were going to die on re-entry. Infuriated with mission control's lack of concern, pilot Gibson planned to let loose on MC in the remaining seconds of his life.

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