For those who haven't heard, the U.S. Space Shuttle Columbia was destroyed this morning on its return trip to earth. Travelling at more than 12,000mph, at an altitude of over 200,000 feet, a catastrophic event took place.

Seven brave men and women were aboard: Cmdr. Rick D. Husband, pilot William C. McCool, payload commander Michael P. Anderson, mission specialists David M. Brown, Kalpana Chawla, Ilan Ramon and Laurel Clark.

My prayers go out to their families. RIP brave souls.

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