Center tank release STS-78
STS-78 external tank documented after separation from Orbiter Columbia OV-102. The now empty fuel tank falls away from the shuttle...
BB-8 launched by Columbia?
Hold the phone, OV-102 Columbia had BB-8 aboard back in 1997? Just kidding, it’s a #satellite being deployed and what a resemblance....
STS-90 Columbia
A look at Orbiter Columbia OV-102 at Launch Pad 39B after its rollout prior to STS-90. Yes that is a flame trench below. #spaceshuttle...
SILTS Pod on Orbiter Columbia
Orbiter Columbia OV-102 had a unique external feature the "SILTS" pod (Shuttle Infrared Leeside Temperature Sensing), it was located on...
Remembering OV-102 Columbia and her Crew
We pause to remember the crew that made thus ultimate sacrifice aboard OV-102 Orbiter (Space Shuttle) Columbia, here is her first launch....
