Remembering the Crew of Space Shuttle Columbia

06 Feb Remembering the Crew of Space Shuttle Columbia

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Buzz Aldrin Salutes the Crew of Space Shuttle Columbia with Charles Bolden salute columbia
Ten years ago today, we lost Space Shuttle Columbia and her crew. Here, Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin salutes as NASA Administrator Charles Bolden looks on, during a wreath laying ceremony held in the crew’s memory today at Arlington National Cemetery. A public memorial service was also held at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Today has been a day of remembrance. Not just for the Agency, or for America, but for anyone who has ever been inspired by the ongoing quest of space exploration. To Rick Husband, William McCool, David Brown, Laurel Clark, Michael Anderson, Ilan Ramon, Kalpana Chawla, and to all those who have given their lives in the pursuit of that quest, we say thank you. You are not forgotten. And it is in your memory that we continue to dare mighty things.

1 Comment
  • Florence Amelia Smith Kennedy
    Posted at 15:48h, 20 April

    They still live in my heart and soul as well today and tomorrow, and forevermore. I will never forget them or their sacrifice for all of us and will always be working for them into the future.

    Their friend and a friend for all of you always.

    FLORENCE