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2/4/2003
NASA gives key decision a second look
John Glenn recalls danger in 1962 flight
Specialist panel begins search for cause
Bush spending package includes NASA funds
Across US, teachers strive to help students cope
For administrator, tough decisions nothing new
Space shuttle tragedy hurts some contractors
MIT students learning to build rockets
At MIT, students reassess the risks
Should we be up there at all?
Keeping the heat outside the shuttle
Alex Beam: Columbia: a 'normal accident'?
James Carroll: They died in a noble pursuit
Ellen Goodman: Rebuilding the dream
Globe Editorial: Which way in space?

2/5/2003
A sad goodbye to seven
Investigators focus on shuttle's overhaul
'For these 7 it was a dream fulfilled'
Russian craft re-supplies space station
Op-Ed: The shuttle spectacle

2/6/2003
NASA retracing trail of doomed space shuttle
Remains of Israeli astronaut identified
Agency viewed as responsive to inquiries
McAuliffe's mother urges exploration

2/7/2003

Foam is still a suspect in shuttle probe

Outside members to join shuttle probe

More US government work going to private sector

2/8/2003
Part of shuttle wing, a key area, is found

2/9/2003

At NASA, shuttle workers personalize loss

2/10/2003

Shuttle probe focuses on vent as source of ice

2/11/2003

NASA hopes wing piece holds clues

More cash OK'd for NASA and defense

Israel remembers its fallen astronaut

2/12/2003

Lead investigator issues warning to NASA officials

US funding of Russian spacecraft eyed

Research called good for mankind

2/13/2003

NASA engineer had warned of tire risks

Calls grow for changes in shuttle probe

2/15/2003

Space Center video shows face of loss

2/16/2003

Search for shuttle debris yields nothing

2/17/2003

Recordings may offer clues about Columbia

Ex-Air Force secretary joins shuttle board

2/19/2003

Shuttle probe says breakup began early

2/23/2003

Problems, defects plagued Columbia's missions

2/24/2003
NASA investigates debris found in Nevada

2/25/2003
NASA ponders tile-repair on flights

2/27/2003
NASA e-mails show worry over wing

2/28/2003
NASA defends shuttle decision

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