On which mission did the Space Shuttle Columbia break up upon re-entry?
Explanation
The space shuttle Columbia broke up upon reentry during the STS-107 mission. On February 1, 2003, as the shuttle was returning to Earth after a successful 16-day mission, it disintegrated over Texas. This unfortunate event occurred due to damage to the thermal protection system on its left wing, caused by a piece of foam insulation that had detached during the launch. The breach allowed hot gases to enter the shuttle during reentry, leading to the disintegration of the spacecraft and the tragic loss of all seven crew members aboard.