space medium Fill in the Blank

The Space Shuttle Columbia disaster occurred during _______ in 2003.

  1. Launch
  2. Orbital operations
  3. Re-entry
  4. Landing rollout

Answer: Re-entry

Columbia disintegrated during re-entry on February 1, 2003, due to foam insulation damage to the left wing during ascent, causing aerodynamic failure.

Topic Space History
Exam Relevance General Knowledge for Banking/SSC