Presenter Information

D. Paul Jackson

Location

Carson Taylor Hall Rm 322

Start Date

9-5-2019 3:30 PM

Description

On February 1, 2003, the space shuttle Columbia and its crew were tragically lost over East Texas upon re-entry from a two-week mission. Immediately following the explosion, another mission ensued; an unprecedented search and recovery effort by agency officials and the local community. Dr. Paul Jackson (School of Agricultural Sciences and Forestry) will share information about the shuttle crew along with his experience as a recovery team official for five weeks following the disaster.

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May 9th, 3:30 PM

The Space Shuttle Columbia Catastrophe

Carson Taylor Hall Rm 322

On February 1, 2003, the space shuttle Columbia and its crew were tragically lost over East Texas upon re-entry from a two-week mission. Immediately following the explosion, another mission ensued; an unprecedented search and recovery effort by agency officials and the local community. Dr. Paul Jackson (School of Agricultural Sciences and Forestry) will share information about the shuttle crew along with his experience as a recovery team official for five weeks following the disaster.