Browse All : Columbia by Roy D. Bridges of Kennedy Space Center (KSC) from 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A Columbia Crew Memorial Service is held at the Shuttle Landing Facility for KSC employees and invited guests, including KSC Director Roy Bridges (center) and NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe (right). The Columbia and her crew of seven were lost on Feb. 1, 2003, over East Texas as they returned to Earth after a 16-day research mission. Taking part in the service were NASA Administrator Sean O?Keefe, former KSC Director Robert Crippen, astronaut Jim Halsell, several employees, area clergymen, and members of Patrick Air Force Base. The service concluded with a ?Missing Man Formation Fly Over? by NASA T-38 jet aircraft.

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A Columbia Crew Memorial Service is held at the Shuttle Landing Facility for KSC employees and invited guests, including KSC Director Roy Bridges (center) and NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe (right). The Columbia and her crew of seven were lost on Feb. 1, 2003, over East Texas as they returned to Earth after a 16-day research mission. Taking part in the service were NASA Administrator Sean O?Keefe, former KSC Director Robert Crippen, astronaut Jim Halsell, several employees, area clergymen, and members of Patrick Air Force Base. The service concluded with a ?Missing Man Formation Fly Over? by NASA T-38 jet aircraft.
Release Date	02/07/2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Former astronauts Wally Schirra (left) and Jim Lovell (right) join Center Director Roy Bridges (center) before a presentation to KSC employees. Lovell and Schirra visited KSC to talk about the space program and their experiences, as well as offer encouragement to workers to help get the space program "back on its feet." They visited several sites around the Center, including the RLV Hangar where Columbia debris is being collected and examined as part of the investigation into the tragedy that claimed the orbiter and lives of seven astronauts returning from mission STS-107.

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Former astronauts Wally Schirra (left) and Jim Lovell (right) join Center Director Roy Bridges (center) before a presentation to KSC employees. Lovell and Schirra visited KSC to talk about the space program and their experiences, as well as offer encouragement to workers to help get the space program "back on its feet." They visited several sites around the Center, including the RLV Hangar where Columbia debris is being collected and examined as part of the investigation into the tragedy that claimed the orbiter and lives of seven astronauts returning from mission STS-107.
Release Date	03/03/2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Following the tragic loss of Columbia and crew on their return to Earth, Center Director Roy Bridges and Deputy Director James Kennedy place a wreath in front of the Astronauts Memorial Space Mirror at the KSC Visitor Complex. The mirror is a national tribute to the earlier 17 American astronauts who also gave their lives to the quest to explore space. The site has been inundated with flowers from the public to honor the fallen crew of Columbia.

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Following the tragic loss of Columbia and crew on their return to Earth, Center Director Roy Bridges and Deputy Director James Kennedy place a wreath in front of the Astronauts Memorial Space Mirror at the KSC Visitor Complex. The mirror is a national tribute to the earlier 17 American astronauts who also gave their lives to the quest to explore space. The site has been inundated with flowers from the public to honor the fallen crew of Columbia.
Release Date	02/03/2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Among the many floral tributes to honor the fallen crew of Columbia is this wreath, presented by Center Director Roy Bridges and Deputy Director James Kennedy. The site is the Astronauts Memorial Space Mirror at the KSC Visitor Complex. The mirror is a national tribute to the earlier 17 American astronauts who also gave their lives to the quest to explore space. .

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Among the many floral tributes to honor the fallen crew of Columbia is this wreath, presented by Center Director Roy Bridges and Deputy Director James Kennedy. The site is the Astronauts Memorial Space Mirror at the KSC Visitor Complex. The mirror is a national tribute to the earlier 17 American astronauts who also gave their lives to the quest to explore space. .
Release Date	02/03/2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After placing a wreath in front of the Astronauts Memorial Space Mirror at the KSC Visitor Complex, Center Director Roy Bridges and Deputy Director James Kennedy pause for moment of reflection. The mirror is a national tribute to the earlier 17 American astronauts who also gave their lives to the quest to explore space. The site has been inundated with flowers from the public to honor the fallen crew of Columbia. .

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After placing a wreath in front of the Astronauts Memorial Space Mirror at the KSC Visitor Complex, Center Director Roy Bridges and Deputy Director James Kennedy pause for moment of reflection. The mirror is a national tribute to the earlier 17 American astronauts who also gave their lives to the quest to explore space. The site has been inundated with flowers from the public to honor the fallen crew of Columbia. .
Release Date	02/03/2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Following the loss of Columbia and crew on their return to Earth, Center Director Roy Bridges speaks to employees about the tragedy, the impact on the KSC family and, ultimately, to honor the fallen heroes by continuing the journey into space.

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Following the loss of Columbia and crew on their return to Earth, Center Director Roy Bridges speaks to employees about the tragedy, the impact on the KSC family and, ultimately, to honor the fallen heroes by continuing the journey into space.
Release Date	02/03/2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Employees listen solemnly as Center Director Roy Bridges speaks about the tragedy of the loss of Columbia and crew, the impact on the KSC family and, ultimately, the need to honor the fallen heroes by continuing the journey into space.

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Employees listen solemnly as Center Director Roy Bridges speaks about the tragedy of the loss of Columbia and crew, the impact on the KSC family and, ultimately, the need to honor the fallen heroes by continuing the journey into space.
Release Date	02/03/2003

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Following the loss of Columbia and crew on their return to Earth, Center Director Roy Bridges speaks to employees about the tragedy, the impact on the KSC family and, ultimately, to honor the fallen heroes by continuing the journey into space.
Release Date	02/03/2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A Columbia Crew Memorial Service is held at the Shuttle Landing Facility for KSC employees and invited guests. KSC Director and former astronaut Roy Bridges, Jr., is seated third from right. Florida Senator Bill Nelson, seated in the center (gold tie), also flew on Columbia in 1986 as a payload specialist on mission STS 61-C. The Columbia and her crew of seven were lost on Feb. 1, 2003, over East Texas as they returned to Earth after a 16-day research mission. Taking part in the service were NASA Administrator Sean O?Keefe, former KSC Director Robert Crippen, astronaut Jim Halsell, several employees, area clergymen, and members of Patrick Air Force Base. The service concluded with a ?Missing Man Formation Fly Over? by NASA T-38 jet aircraft.

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A Columbia Crew Memorial Service is held at the Shuttle Landing Facility for KSC employees and invited guests. KSC Director and former astronaut Roy Bridges, Jr., is seated third from right. Florida Senator Bill Nelson, seated in the center (gold tie), also flew on Columbia in 1986 as a payload specialist on mission STS 61-C. The Columbia and her crew of seven were lost on Feb. 1, 2003, over East Texas as they returned to Earth after a 16-day research mission. Taking part in the service were NASA Administrator Sean O?Keefe, former KSC Director Robert Crippen, astronaut Jim Halsell, several employees, area clergymen, and members of Patrick Air Force Base. The service concluded with a ?Missing Man Formation Fly Over? by NASA T-38 jet aircraft.
Release Date	02/07/2003

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A Columbia Crew Memorial Service is held at the Shuttle Landing Facility for KSC employees and invited guests. KSC Director and former astronaut Roy D. Bridges, Jr., is seated third from right. The Columbia and her crew of seven were lost on Feb. 1, 2003, over East Texas as they returned to Earth after a 16-day research mission. Taking part in the service were NASA Administrator Sean O?Keefe, former KSC Director Robert Crippen, astronaut Jim Halsell, several employees, area clergymen, and members of Patrick Air Force Base. The service concluded with a ?Missing Man Formation Fly Over? by NASA T-38 jet aircraft.
Release Date	02/07/2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Center Director Roy Bridges (left) greets Retired Navy Admiral Harold W. Gehman Jr., chairman of the Columbia Accident Board, after his arrival at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility. Gehman and other members of the board are visiting sites at KSC to become familiar with the Shuttle launch process. The independent board is charged with determining what caused the destruction of the Space Shuttle Columbia and the loss of its seven-member crew on Feb. 1 during reentry.

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Center Director Roy Bridges (left) greets Retired Navy Admiral Harold W. Gehman Jr., chairman of the Columbia Accident Board, after his arrival at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility. Gehman and other members of the board are visiting sites at KSC to become familiar with the Shuttle launch process. The independent board is charged with determining what caused the destruction of the Space Shuttle Columbia and the loss of its seven-member crew on Feb. 1 during reentry.
Release Date	02/12/2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - KSC Director Roy D. Bridges (second from left) inspects Columbia debris arriving at KSC from the collection point at Barksdale Air Force Base, Shreveport, La. The debris is being collected at the RLV Hangar near the Shuttle Landing Facility. Workers there will attempt to reconstruct the orbiter as part of the ongoing investigation of the accident that destroyed the Columbia and claimed the lives of seven astronauts as they returned to Earth after a 16-day research mission, STS-107.

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - KSC Director Roy D. Bridges (second from left) inspects Columbia debris arriving at KSC from the collection point at Barksdale Air Force Base, Shreveport, La. The debris is being collected at the RLV Hangar near the Shuttle Landing Facility. Workers there will attempt to reconstruct the orbiter as part of the ongoing investigation of the accident that destroyed the Columbia and claimed the lives of seven astronauts as they returned to Earth after a 16-day research mission, STS-107.
Release Date	02/12/2003

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - KSC Director Roy D. Bridges (second from left) inspects Columbia debris arriving at KSC from the collection point at Barksdale Air Force Base, Shreveport, La. The debris is being collected at the RLV Hangar near the Shuttle Landing Facility. Workers there will attempt to reconstruct the orbiter as part of the ongoing investigation of the accident that destroyed the Columbia and claimed the lives of seven astronauts as they returned to Earth after a 16-day research mission, STS-107.
Release Date	02/12/2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - KSC Director Roy D. Bridges (third from left) inspects Columbia debris arriving at KSC from the collection point at Barksdale Air Force Base, Shreveport, La. The debris is being collected at the RLV Hangar near the Shuttle Landing Facility. Workers there will attempt to reconstruct the orbiter as part of the ongoing investigation of the accident that destroyed the Columbia and claimed the lives of seven astronauts as they returned to Earth after a 16-day research mission, STS-107.

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - KSC Director Roy D. Bridges (third from left) inspects Columbia debris arriving at KSC from the collection point at Barksdale Air Force Base, Shreveport, La. The debris is being collected at the RLV Hangar near the Shuttle Landing Facility. Workers there will attempt to reconstruct the orbiter as part of the ongoing investigation of the accident that destroyed the Columbia and claimed the lives of seven astronauts as they returned to Earth after a 16-day research mission, STS-107.
Release Date	02/12/2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Congressman Dave Weldon (second from right) looks over the pieces of Columbia debris stored in the RLV Hangar. At right is Steve Altemus, Space Shuttle test director . Accompanying Weldon are (left toright) Greg Katnick, Grant Case, J.B. Kump and Center Director Roy Bridges. Workers will attempt to reconstruct the orbiter as part of the ongoing investigation of the accident that destroyed the Columbia and claimed the lives of seven astronauts as they returned to Earth after a 16-day research mission, STS-107.

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Congressman Dave Weldon (second from right) looks over the pieces of Columbia debris stored in the RLV Hangar. At right is Steve Altemus, Space Shuttle test director . Accompanying Weldon are (left toright) Greg Katnick, Grant Case, J.B. Kump and Center Director Roy Bridges. Workers will attempt to reconstruct the orbiter as part of the ongoing investigation of the accident that destroyed the Columbia and claimed the lives of seven astronauts as they returned to Earth after a 16-day research mission, STS-107.
Release Date	02/20/2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Center Director Roy Bridges (left) accompanies Congressman Dave Weldon (second from right) on his visit to the RLV Hangar where pieces of Columbia debris are being examined and stored. At right is Steve Altemus, Space Shuttle test director. Workers will attempt to reconstruct the orbiter as part of the ongoing investigation of the accident that destroyed the Columbia and claimed the lives of seven astronauts as they returned to Earth after a 16-day research mission, STS-107.

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Center Director Roy Bridges (left) accompanies Congressman Dave Weldon (second from right) on his visit to the RLV Hangar where pieces of Columbia debris are being examined and stored. At right is Steve Altemus, Space Shuttle test director. Workers will attempt to reconstruct the orbiter as part of the ongoing investigation of the accident that destroyed the Columbia and claimed the lives of seven astronauts as they returned to Earth after a 16-day research mission, STS-107.
Release Date	02/20/2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Columbia Accident Investigation Board (left) listens to Center Director Roy Bridges at the third public hearing of the Board, held in Cape Canaveral, Fla. Over the course of two days, the Board's chairman, retired Navy Admiral Harold W. "Hal" Gehman Jr., and other board members would hear from experts discussing the role of the Kennedy Space Center in the Shuttle Program, Shuttle Safety and Debris Collection, Layout and Analysis and Forensic Metallurgy.

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Columbia Accident Investigation Board (left) listens to Center Director Roy Bridges at the third public hearing of the Board, held in Cape Canaveral, Fla. Over the course of two days, the Board's chairman, retired Navy Admiral Harold W. "Hal" Gehman Jr., and other board members would hear from experts discussing the role of the Kennedy Space Center in the Shuttle Program, Shuttle Safety and Debris Collection, Layout and Analysis and Forensic Metallurgy.
Release Date	03/25/2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Center Director Roy Bridges speaks at a meeting of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board in Cape Canaveral, Fla. Over the course of two days, the Board's chairman, retired Navy Admiral Harold W. "Hal" Gehman Jr., and other board members would hear from experts discussing the role of the Kennedy Space Center in the Shuttle Program, Shuttle Safety and Debris Collection, Layout and Analysis and Forensic Metallurgy.

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Center Director Roy Bridges speaks at a meeting of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board in Cape Canaveral, Fla. Over the course of two days, the Board's chairman, retired Navy Admiral Harold W. "Hal" Gehman Jr., and other board members would hear from experts discussing the role of the Kennedy Space Center in the Shuttle Program, Shuttle Safety and Debris Collection, Layout and Analysis and Forensic Metallurgy.
Release Date	03/25/2003

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Center Director Roy Bridges speaks at a meeting of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board in Cape Canaveral, Fla. Over the course of two days, the Board's chairman, retired Navy Admiral Harold W. "Hal" Gehman Jr., and other board members would hear from experts discussing the role of the Kennedy Space Center in the Shuttle Program, Shuttle Safety and Debris Collection, Layout and Analysis and Forensic Metallurgy.
Release Date	03/25/2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the third public hearing of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board, held in Cape Canaveral, Fla., reporters listen intently to Center Director Roy Bridges (background, right). Board members are in the background, left. Over the course of two days, the Board's chairman, retired Navy Admiral Harold W. "Hal" Gehman Jr., and other board members would hear from experts discussing the role of the Kennedy Space Center in the Shuttle Program, Shuttle Safety and Debris Collection, Layout and Analysis and Forensic Metallurgy.

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the third public hearing of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board, held in Cape Canaveral, Fla., reporters listen intently to Center Director Roy Bridges (background, right). Board members are in the background, left. Over the course of two days, the Board's chairman, retired Navy Admiral Harold W. "Hal" Gehman Jr., and other board members would hear from experts discussing the role of the Kennedy Space Center in the Shuttle Program, Shuttle Safety and Debris Collection, Layout and Analysis and Forensic Metallurgy.
Release Date	03/25/2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Executive Director of NASDA Koji Yamamoto (left) is welcomed to KSC by Center Director Roy Bridges Jr. (right). Mr. Yamamoto is at KSC for a welcome ceremony involving the arrival of the newest Space Station module, the Japanese Experiment Module/pressurized module. His visit includes a tour of the Columbia Debris Hangar.

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Executive Director of NASDA Koji Yamamoto (left) is welcomed to KSC by Center Director Roy Bridges Jr. (right). Mr. Yamamoto is at KSC for a welcome ceremony involving the arrival of the newest Space Station module, the Japanese Experiment Module/pressurized module. His visit includes a tour of the Columbia Debris Hangar.
Release Date	06/12/2003

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Executive Director of NASDA Koji Yamamoto (left) is welcomed to KSC by Center Director Roy Bridges Jr. (right). On the table between them is the logo of the new Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, a merger of three Japanese aeronautical and space agencies effective Oct.1, 2003. Mr. Yamamoto is at KSC for a welcome ceremony involving the arrival of the newest Space Station module, the Japanese Experiment Module/pressurized module. His visit includes a tour of the Columbia Debris Hangar.
Release Date	06/12/2003

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Executive Director of NASDA Koji Yamamoto (left) and Center Director Roy Bridges Jr. (right) exchange mementos during Mr. Yamamoto?s visit to KSC. Mr. Bridges also holds the logo of the new Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, a merger of three Japanese aeronautical and space agencies effective Oct.1, 2003. Mr. Yamamoto is at KSC for a welcome ceremony involving the arrival of the newest Space Station module, the Japanese Experiment Module/pressurized module. His visit includes a tour of the Columbia Debris Hangar.
Release Date	06/12/2003

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