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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Bionetics Project Engineer William McLamb examines a petri dish containing C. elegans nemotodes (round worms). These specimens were found in a Biological Research in Canisters (BRIC) container, a middeck experiment that was among the Columbia debris recovered in East Texas. The worms are descendants of those that were part of an experiment that flew on Columbia's last mission, STS-107. The experiment was designed to verify a new synthetic nutrient solution for an International Space Station (ISS) "model" specimen planned to be used extensively for ISS gene expression studies and was sponsored by the NASA Ames Research Center. Scientists are now looking over the experiment at KSC to determine if it will yield any scientific results. The investigation into the cause of the Columbia accident is ongoing. KSC-03pd1350

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Bionetics Project Engineer William McLamb examines a petri dish containing C. elegans nemotodes (round worms). These specimens were found in a Biological Research in Canisters (BRI More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers move some of the Columbia debris to its storage site in the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB). The debris is being transferred from the Columbia Debris Hangar to the VAB for permanent storage. More than 83,000 pieces of debris were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas. That represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers move some of the Columbia debris to its storage site in the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB). The debris is being transferred from the Columbia Debris Hangar to the VAB for More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach talks to the media in the RLV Hangar, site of the collection of Columbia debris undergoing examination. The items shipped to KSC number more than 82,000 and weigh 84,800 pounds or 38 percent of the total dry weight of Columbia. Of those items, 78,760 have been identified, with 753 placed on the left wing grid in the Hangar.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach talks to the media in the RLV Hangar, site of the collection of Columbia debris undergoing examination. The items shipped to KSC number more t More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A member of the Columbia Reconstruction Project team photographs a piece of Columbia debris delivered to the RLV Hangar. Shipped from Barksdale Air Force Base, Shreveport, La., more than 70,000 items, weighing 78,000 pounds, about 36 percent of the Shuttle by weight, have been delivered to KSC for use in the mishap investigation. Ground teams have completed 78 percent of their primary search area, and airborne crews finished 80 percent of their assigned area. Search teams have completed 98 percent of the underwater searches in Lake Nacogdoches and Toledo Bend Reservoir. KSC-03pd1121

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A member of the Columbia Reconstruction Project team photographs a piece of Columbia debris delivered to the RLV Hangar. Shipped from Barksdale Air Force Base, Shreveport, La., mor More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - While talking to the media, Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach points to some of the investigative tools in the RLV Hangar, where Columbia debris is being examined. The items shipped to KSC number more than 82,000 and weigh 84,800 pounds or 38 percent of the total dry weight of Columbia. Of those items, 78,760 have been identified, with 753 placed on the left wing grid in the Hangar.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - While talking to the media, Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach points to some of the investigative tools in the RLV Hangar, where Columbia debris is being examined. The items sh More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project team continue their work identifying pieces of Columbia debris delivered to the RLV Hangar. Shipped from Barksdale Air Force Base, Shreveport, La., more than 70,000 items, weighing 78,000 pounds, about 36 percent of the Shuttle by weight, have been delivered to KSC for use in the mishap investigation. Ground teams have completed 78 percent of their primary search area, and airborne crews finished 80 percent of their assigned area. Search teams have completed 98 percent of the underwater searches in Lake Nacogdoches and Toledo Bend Reservoir. KSC-03pd1120

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project team continue their work identifying pieces of Columbia debris delivered to the RLV Hangar. Shipped from Barksdale Air Force Base, Sh More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Adm. Harold Gehman, far left, chairman of the Columbia Investigation Accident Board, looks at pieces of Columbia debris collected in the KSC RLV Hangar. Other members of the board accompanied him as part of the ongoing investigation. Recovery efforts as of May 5 included 82,500 pieces of debris weighing 84,800 pounds, almost 40 percent of the total dry weight of the shuttle. About 25,000 personnel took part, utilizing almost 1.5 million total man-hours in the recovery effort and involving more than 130 federal, state and local agencies. The operation was also supported by more than 270 organizations that included businesses and volunteer groups.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Adm. Harold Gehman, far left, chairman of the Columbia Investigation Accident Board, looks at pieces of Columbia debris collected in the KSC RLV Hangar. Other members of the boar More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The first truckload of recovered Columbia debris arrives at the RLV Hangar near the Shuttle Landing Facility. It was transported from the collection point at Barksdale Air Force Base, Shreveport, La. Workers in the RLV 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. KSC-03pd0342

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The first truckload of recovered Columbia debris arrives at the RLV Hangar near the Shuttle Landing Facility. It was transported from the collection point at Barksdale Air Force Ba More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A truckload of recovered Columbia debris arrives at the RLV Hangar near the Shuttle Landing Facility. It was transported from the collection point at Barksdale Air Force Base, Shreveport, La. Workers in the RLV 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. KSC-03pd0343

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A truckload of recovered Columbia debris arrives at the RLV Hangar near the Shuttle Landing Facility. It was transported from the collection point at Barksdale Air Force Base, Shr More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Columbia debris arriving at KSC from the collection point at Barksdale Air Force Base, Shreveport, La., awaits identification and placement in 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. KSC-03pd0353

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Columbia debris arriving at KSC from the collection point at Barksdale Air Force Base, Shreveport, La., awaits identification and placement in the RLV Hangar near the Shuttle Landin More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA astronauts John Young and Mark Kelly inspect 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. KSC-03pd0350

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA astronauts John Young and Mark Kelly inspect Columbia debris arriving at KSC from the collection point at Barksdale Air Force Base, Shreveport, La. The debris is being collect More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers inside the RLV Hangar near the Shuttle Landing Facility look at a piece of the Columbia debris newly arrived from the collection point at Barksdale Air Force Base, Shreveport, La. The 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. . KSC-03pd0346

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers inside the RLV Hangar near the Shuttle Landing Facility look at a piece of the Columbia debris newly arrived from the collection point at Barksdale Air Force Base, Shrevepor More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers look at a piece of the Columbia debris ready to be moved into the RLV Hangar near the Shuttle Landing Facility. Truckloads of the debris arrived from the collection point at Barksdale Air Force Base, Shreveport, La. The 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. KSC-03pd0345

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers look at a piece of the Columbia debris ready to be moved into the RLV Hangar near the Shuttle Landing Facility. Truckloads of the debris arrived from the collection point a More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers look at a piece of the Columbia debris ready to be moved into the RLV Hangar near the Shuttle Landing Facility. Truckloads of the debris arrived from the collection point at Barksdale Air Force Base, Shreveport, La. The 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. KSC-03pd0347

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers look at a piece of the Columbia debris ready to be moved into the RLV Hangar near the Shuttle Landing Facility. Truckloads of the debris arrived from the collection point More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With the protective cover removed from the truck, workers at the RLV Hangar near the Shuttle Landing Facility are able to offload recovered Columbia debris transported from the collection point at Barksdale Air Force Base, Shreveport, La. Workers in the RLV 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. KSC-03pd0344

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With the protective cover removed from the truck, workers at the RLV Hangar near the Shuttle Landing Facility are able to offload recovered Columbia debris transported from the co More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Truckloads of recovered Columbia debris arrive at KSC from the collection point at Barksdale Air Force Base, Shreveport, La. They will be taken to 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. KSC-03pd0341

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Truckloads of recovered Columbia debris arrive at KSC from the collection point at Barksdale Air Force Base, Shreveport, La. They will be taken to the RLV Hangar near the Shuttle More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the Columbia reconstruction team look at a diagram on the floor of the RLV Hangar. In the background are pieces of the Columbia debris being examined and recorded. As part of the ongoing investigation into the tragic accident, workers will attempt to reconstruct the orbiter inside the RLV. KSC-03pd0393

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the Columbia reconstruction team look at a diagram on the floor of the RLV Hangar. In the background are pieces of the Columbia debris being examined and recorded. As p More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board examine pieces of Columbia debris in the RLV Hangar. The debris was shipped from the collection point at Barksdale Air Force Base, Shreveport, La. As part of the ongoing investigation into the tragic accident that claimed Columbia and her crew of seven, workers will attempt to reconstruct the orbiter inside the RLV. KSC-03pd0402

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board examine pieces of Columbia debris in the RLV Hangar. The debris was shipped from the collection point at Barksdale Air Force B More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board examine a piece of Columbia debris in the RLV Hangar. The debris was shipped from the collection point at Barksdale Air Force Base, Shreveport, La. As part of the ongoing investigation into the tragic accident that claimed Columbia and her crew of seven, workers will attempt to reconstruct the orbiter inside the RLV. KSC-03pd0400

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board examine a piece of Columbia debris in the RLV Hangar. The debris was shipped from the collection point at Barksdale Air Force More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The reconstruction team record and bag some of the Columbia debris inside the RLV Hangar. The debris was shipped from Barksdale Air Force Base, Shreveport, La. As part of the ongoing investigation into the tragic accident, workers will attempt to reconstruct the orbiter inside the RLV. KSC-03pd0389

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The reconstruction team record and bag some of the Columbia debris inside the RLV Hangar. The debris was shipped from Barksdale Air Force Base, Shreveport, La. As part of the ongo More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the reconstruction team check out the Columbia debris inside the RLV Hangar. The debris was shipped from Barksdale Air Force Base, Shreveport, La. As part of the ongoing investigation into the tragic accident, workers will attempt to reconstruct the orbiter inside the RLV. KSC-03pd0392

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the reconstruction team check out the Columbia debris inside the RLV Hangar. The debris was shipped from Barksdale Air Force Base, Shreveport, La. As part of the ongoin More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board examine a piece of Columbia debris in the RLV Hangar. The debris was shipped from the collection point at Barksdale Air Force Base, Shreveport, La. As part of the ongoing investigation into the tragic accident that claimed Columbia and her crew of seven, workers will attempt to reconstruct the orbiter inside the RLV. KSC-03pd0398

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board examine a piece of Columbia debris in the RLV Hangar. The debris was shipped from the collection point at Barksdale Air Force More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Retired Navy Admiral Harold W. Gehman Jr. (left front), chairman of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board, talks to KSC Shuttle Launch Director Michael Leinbach in the RLV Hangar where the Columbia debris is being organized. The debris was shipped from the collection point at Barksdale Air Force Base, Shreveport, La. As part of the ongoing investigation into the tragic accident that claimed Columbia and her crew of seven, workers will attempt to reconstruct the orbiter inside the RLV. KSC-03pd0397

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Retired Navy Admiral Harold W. Gehman Jr. (left front), chairman of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board, talks to KSC Shuttle Launch Director Michael Leinbach in the RLV Han More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board examine a piece of Columbia debris in the RLV Hangar. The debris was shipped from the collection point at Barksdale Air Force Base, Shreveport, La. As part of the ongoing investigation into the tragic accident that claimed Columbia and her crew of seven, workers will attempt to reconstruct the orbiter inside the RLV. KSC-03pd0399

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board examine a piece of Columbia debris in the RLV Hangar. The debris was shipped from the collection point at Barksdale Air Force More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board examine a piece of Columbia debris in the RLV Hangar. The debris was shipped from the collection point at Barksdale Air Force Base, Shreveport, La. As part of the ongoing investigation into the tragic accident that claimed Columbia and her crew of seven, workers will attempt to reconstruct the orbiter inside the RLV. KSC-03pd0401

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board examine a piece of Columbia debris in the RLV Hangar. The debris was shipped from the collection point at Barksdale Air Force More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The grid on which the pieces of Columbia debris will be organized is captured in this aerial view of the RLV Hangar floor. The debris has begun arriving at KSC from the collection point at Barksdale Air Force Base, Shreveport, La. As part of the ongoing investigation into the tragic accident that claimed Columbia and her crew of seven, workers will attempt to reconstruct the orbiter inside the hangar. KSC-03pd0405

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The grid on which the pieces of Columbia debris will be organized is captured in this aerial view of the RLV Hangar floor. The debris has begun arriving at KSC from the collection More

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 (from left) Center Director Roy Bridges and External Relations and Business Development Director JoAnn Morgan. 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. KSC-03pd0446

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. Accompanyin More

Columbia Debris - Congressman Dave Weldon

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) Gre More

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. KSC-03pd0444

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 st More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Congressman Dave Weldon (center) is greeted by Launch Director Mike Leinbach (right) at the RLV Hangar. Weldon is visiting the site where pieces of Columbia debris are being examined and stored. 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. . KSC-03pd0443

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Congressman Dave Weldon (center) is greeted by Launch Director Mike Leinbach (right) at the RLV Hangar. Weldon is visiting the site where pieces of Columbia debris are being examin More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Columbia debris is spread across the grid in the RLV Hangar at KSC. Workers are attempting to reconstruct the orbiter inside the hangar as part of the ongoing investigation into the tragic accident that claimed Columbia and her crew of seven returning from mission STS-107. . KSC-03pd0497

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Columbia debris is spread across the grid in the RLV Hangar at KSC. Workers are attempting to reconstruct the orbiter inside the hangar as part of the ongoing investigation into th More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Ralph Roe (second from right), with the Orbiter Work Group, JSC, and Shuttle Program Manager Ron Dittemore (third from right) look at Columbia debris in the RLV Hangar at KSC. The Columbia Restoration Project Team is examining pieces and attempting to reconstruct the orbiter as part of the investigation into the accident that caused the destruction of Columbia on its return to Earth from mission STS-107. To date, four shipments have arrived from Barksdale AFB, Shreveport, La., the collection point for debris. KSC-03pd0527

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Ralph Roe (second from right), with the Orbiter Work Group, JSC, and Shuttle Program Manager Ron Dittemore (third from right) look at Columbia debris in the RLV Hangar at KSC. The More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the RLV Hangar at KSC, members of the Columbia Restoration Project Team show Shuttle Program Manager Ron Dittemore (third from left) and Ralph Roe, with the Orbiter Work Group at JSC, a piece of Columbia debris. The team is examining pieces and attempting to reconstruct the orbiter as part of the investigation into the accident that caused the destruction of Columbia on its return to Earth from mission STS-107. To date, four shipments have arrived from Barksdale AFB, Shreveport, La., the collection point for debris. KSC-03pd0530

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the RLV Hangar at KSC, members of the Columbia Restoration Project Team show Shuttle Program Manager Ron Dittemore (third from left) and Ralph Roe, with the Orbiter Work Group at More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Shuttle Program Manager Ron Dittemore (third from right) and Ralph Roe (fourth from right), with the Orbiter Work Group, JSC, look at Columbia debris being held my a member of the Columbia Restoration Project Team. The team is examining pieces and attempting to reconstruct the orbiter as part of the investigation into the accident that caused the destruction of Columbia on its return to Earth from mission STS-107. To date, four shipments have arrived from Barksdale AFB, Shreveport, La., the collection point for debris. KSC-03pd0528

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Shuttle Program Manager Ron Dittemore (third from right) and Ralph Roe (fourth from right), with the Orbiter Work Group, JSC, look at Columbia debris being held my a member of the More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A member of the Columbia Restoration Project Team places a piece of debris on the floor of the RLV Hangar at KSC. A fourth shipment of Columbia debris has arrived at KSC. The team is examining pieces and attempting to reconstruct the orbiter as part of the investigation into the accident that caused the destruction of Columbia as it returned to Earth on mission STS-107. To date, four shipments have arrived from Barksdale AFB, Shreveport, La., the collection point for debris. KSC-03pd0518

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A member of the Columbia Restoration Project Team places a piece of debris on the floor of the RLV Hangar at KSC. A fourth shipment of Columbia debris has arrived at KSC. The te More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Shuttle Program Manager Ron Dittemore (center, pointing) looks over Columbia debris with members of the Columbia Restoration Project Team. To his right is Ralph Roe, with the Orbiter Work Group, JSC. The team is examining pieces and attempting to reconstruct the orbiter as part of the investigation into the accident that caused the destruction of Columbia on its return to Earth from mission STS-107. To date, four shipments have arrived from Barksdale AFB, Shreveport, La., the collection point for debris. KSC-03pd0529

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Shuttle Program Manager Ron Dittemore (center, pointing) looks over Columbia debris with members of the Columbia Restoration Project Team. To his right is Ralph Roe, with the Orbit More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Former astronauts Jim Lovell (center) and Wally Schirra (left) talk with Mike Wetmore, director of Shuttle Processing (right) and others during a visit to KSC. 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. KSC-03pd0555

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Former astronauts Jim Lovell (center) and Wally Schirra (left) talk with Mike Wetmore, director of Shuttle Processing (right) and others during a visit to KSC. Lovell and Schirra v More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -In the RLV Hangar, former astronauts Wally Schirra (right, with microphone) and Jim Lovell (far right) talk to employees and offer encouragement to help get the space program "back on its feet." The two visited several sites around the Center, encouraging workers to help get the space program "back on its feet." The RLV Hangar is 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. KSC-03pd0561

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -In the RLV Hangar, former astronauts Wally Schirra (right, with microphone) and Jim Lovell (far right) talk to employees and offer encouragement to help get the space program "back o More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the KSC Launch Control Complex, former astronauts Jim Lovell (center) and Wally Schirra (right) talk with Mike Wetmore, director of Shuttle Processing (left). 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. KSC-03pd0554

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the KSC Launch Control Complex, former astronauts Jim Lovell (center) and Wally Schirra (right) talk with Mike Wetmore, director of Shuttle Processing (left). Lovell and Schirra More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a presentation to KSC employees, former astronauts Jim Lovell (left) and Wally Schirra (right) answer questions from the audience. 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. KSC-03pd0552

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a presentation to KSC employees, former astronauts Jim Lovell (left) and Wally Schirra (right) answer questions from the audience. Lovell and Schirra visited KSC to talk abo More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the RLV Hangar, (from left) Lisa Malone, acting deputy director of External Relations & Business Development at KSC, former astronauts Jim Lovell and Wally Schirra, and Steve Altemus, Space Shuttle test director, look over pieces of Columbia debris. Lovell and Schirra visited several sites around the Center, encouraging workers to help get the space program "back on its feet." The RLV Hangar is 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. KSC-03pd0563

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the RLV Hangar, (from left) Lisa Malone, acting deputy director of External Relations & Business Development at KSC, former astronauts Jim Lovell and Wally Schirra, and Steve Alt More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a visit to KSC, former astronauts Wally Schirra (second from left) and Jim Lovell (third from left) greet Space Shuttle Test Director Steve Altemus. At far left is is Lisa Malone, acting deputy director of External Relations & Business Development at KSC, and reconstruction engineer John Cowart (second from right). 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. KSC-03pd0560

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a visit to KSC, former astronauts Wally Schirra (second from left) and Jim Lovell (third from left) greet Space Shuttle Test Director Steve Altemus. At far left is is Lisa M More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, Bill Pickavance, vice president and deputy program manager, United Space Alliance, talks to employees. With him, at left, are former astronauts Wally Schirra and Jim Lovell. The latter two visited several KSC sites, relating their experiences in the space program and offerking 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. KSC-03pd0557

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, Bill Pickavance, vice president and deputy program manager, United Space Alliance, talks to employees. With him, at left, are former astronauts More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - From left, former astronauts Jim Lovell and Wally Schirra talk with Mike Wetmore, director of Shuttle Processing (right) and others during a visit to KSC. 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. KSC-03pd0556

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - From left, former astronauts Jim Lovell and Wally Schirra talk with Mike Wetmore, director of Shuttle Processing (right) and others during a visit to KSC. Lovell and Schirra visite More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the RLV Hangar, Space Shuttle Test Director Steve Altemus (left) shows former astronauts Jim Lovell (center) and Wally Schirra (right) a piece of debris from Columbia. The latter two visited several sites around the Center, encouraging workers to help get the space program "back on its feet." The RLV Hangar is 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. KSC-03pd0562

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the RLV Hangar, Space Shuttle Test Director Steve Altemus (left) shows former astronauts Jim Lovell (center) and Wally Schirra (right) a piece of debris from Columbia. The latter More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the KSC Launch Control Complex, former astronauts Jim Lovell (second from left) and Wally Schirra (second from right) talk with Mike Wetmore, director of Shuttle Processing (far left). At far right is Lisa Malone, acting deputy director of External Relations & Business Development at KSC. 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. KSC-03pd0553

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the KSC Launch Control Complex, former astronauts Jim Lovell (second from left) and Wally Schirra (second from right) talk with Mike Wetmore, director of Shuttle Processing (far More

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. KSC-03pd0551

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 tal More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -Former astronauts Jim Lovell (left) and Wally Schirra (right) pose outside of Endeavour in the Orbiter Processing Facility. 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. KSC-03pd0558

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -Former astronauts Jim Lovell (left) and Wally Schirra (right) pose outside of Endeavour in the Orbiter Processing Facility. Lovell and Schirra visited KSC to talk about the space pro More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the RLV Hangar, looking over a piece of Columbia debris are (from left) Launch Director Mike Leinbach, Acting Deputy Director of External Relations & Business Development Lisa Malone, Space Shuttle Test Director Steve Altemus, reconstruction engineer John Cowart, and former astronauts Wally Schirra and Jim Lovell. The latter two visited several sites around the Center, encouraging workers to help get the space program "back on its feet." The RLV Hangar is 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. KSC-03pd0564

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the RLV Hangar, looking over a piece of Columbia debris are (from left) Launch Director Mike Leinbach, Acting Deputy Director of External Relations & Business Development Lisa M More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a visit to KSC, former astronaut Jim Lovell (far left) talks to (from right) Space Shuttle Test Director Steve Altemus, Launch Director Mike Leinbach, and reconstruction engineer John Cowart. Lovell, along with former astronaut Wally 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. KSC-03pd0559

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a visit to KSC, former astronaut Jim Lovell (far left) talks to (from right) Space Shuttle Test Director Steve Altemus, Launch Director Mike Leinbach, and reconstruction engi More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the RLV Hangar, the floor grid is marked with a growing number of pieces of Columbia debris. The Columbia Reconstruction Project Team will attempt to reconstruct the orbiter as part of the investigation into the accident that caused the destruction of Columbia and loss of its crew as it returned to Earth on mission STS-107. KSC-03pd0586

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the RLV Hangar, the floor grid is marked with a growing number of pieces of Columbia debris. The Columbia Reconstruction Project Team will attempt to reconstruct the orbiter a More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A fish-eye view in the RLV Hangar shows the growing number of pieces of Columbia debris shipped from Barksdale AFB, Shreveport, La. Barksdale continues to be the receiving and shipping point for Columbia materials being sent to KSC for final identification. The Columbia Reconstruction Project Team is attempting to reconstruct the orbiter as part of the investigation into the accident that caused the destruction of Columbia and loss of its crew as it returned to Earth on mission STS-107. KSC-03pd0589

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A fish-eye view in the RLV Hangar shows the growing number of pieces of Columbia debris shipped from Barksdale AFB, Shreveport, La. Barksdale continues to be the receiving and ship More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the RLV Hangar, members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team look at Columbia debris shipped from Barksdale AFB, Shreveport, La. Barksdale continues to be the receiving and shipping point for Columbia materials being sent to KSC for final identification. Inside the RLV Hangar, the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team will attempt to reconstruct the orbiter as part of the investigation into the accident that caused the destruction of Columbia and loss of its crew as it returned to Earth on mission STS-107. KSC-03pd0583

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the RLV Hangar, members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team look at Columbia debris shipped from Barksdale AFB, Shreveport, La. Barksdale continues to be the receiving More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the RLV Hangar, members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team look at Columbia debris placed on the floor grid. The team is attempting to reconstruct the orbiter as part of the investigation into the accident that caused the destruction of Columbia and loss of its crew as it returned to Earth on mission STS-107. KSC-03pd0587

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the RLV Hangar, members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team look at Columbia debris placed on the floor grid. The team is attempting to reconstruct the orbiter as part More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the RLV Hangar, members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team examine the latest pieces of Columbia debris shipped from Barksdale AFB, Shreveport, La. Barksdale continues to be the receiving and shipping point for Columbia materials being sent to KSC for final identification. Inside the RLV Hangar, the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team will attempt to reconstruct the orbiter as part of the investigation into the accident that caused the destruction of Columbia and loss of its crew as it returned to Earth on mission STS-107. KSC-03pd0580

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the RLV Hangar, members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team examine the latest pieces of Columbia debris shipped from Barksdale AFB, Shreveport, La. Barksdale continue More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team move a piece of Columbia debris across the grid in the RLV Hangar. The team is examining Columbia materials and will attempt to reconstruct the orbiter as part of the investigation into the accident that caused the destruction of Columbia and loss of its crew as it returned to Earth on mission STS-107. KSC-03pd0582

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team move a piece of Columbia debris across the grid in the RLV Hangar. The team is examining Columbia materials and will attempt to More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Another closeup of the floor in the RLV Hangar shows the variety of Columbia debris gathered there. The Columbia Reconstruction Project Team is attempting to reconstruct the orbiter as part of the investigation into the accident that caused the destruction of Columbia and loss of its crew as it returned to Earth on mission STS-107. KSC-03pd0591

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Another closeup of the floor in the RLV Hangar shows the variety of Columbia debris gathered there. The Columbia Reconstruction Project Team is attempting to reconstruct the orbit More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the RLV Hangar, members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team place a piece of Columbia debris on the floor grid. The team is attempting to reconstruct the orbiter as part of the investigation into the accident that caused the destruction of Columbia and loss of its crew as it returned to Earth on mission STS-107. KSC-03pd0585

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the RLV Hangar, members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team place a piece of Columbia debris on the floor grid. The team is attempting to reconstruct the orbiter as part More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the RLV Hangar, members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team look at a piece of Columbia debris shipped from Barksdale AFB, Shreveport, La. Barksdale continues to be the receiving and shipping point for Columbia materials being sent to KSC for final identification. Inside the RLV Hangar, the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team will attempt to reconstruct the orbiter as part of the investigation into the accident that caused the destruction of Columbia and loss of its crew as it returned to Earth on mission STS-107. KSC-03pd0581

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the RLV Hangar, members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team look at a piece of Columbia debris shipped from Barksdale AFB, Shreveport, La. Barksdale continues to be the More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the RLV Hangar, members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team examine a large piece of Columbia debris shipped from Barksdale AFB, Shreveport, La. Barksdale continues to be the receiving and shipping point for Columbia materials being sent to KSC for final identification. The team is attempting to reconstruct the orbiter as part of the investigation into the accident that caused the destruction of Columbia and loss of its crew as it returned to Earth on mission STS-107. KSC-03pd0584

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the RLV Hangar, members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team examine a large piece of Columbia debris shipped from Barksdale AFB, Shreveport, La. Barksdale continues to More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A closeup of the floor in the RLV Hangar shows the variety of Columbia debris gathered there. The Columbia Reconstruction Project Team is attempting to reconstruct the orbiter as part of the investigation into the accident that caused the destruction of Columbia and loss of its crew as it returned to Earth on mission STS-107. KSC-03pd0590

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A closeup of the floor in the RLV Hangar shows the variety of Columbia debris gathered there. The Columbia Reconstruction Project Team is attempting to reconstruct the orbiter as p More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the RLV Hangar, members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team look at a stack of Columbia debris shipped from Barksdale AFB, Shreveport, La. Barksdale continues to be the receiving and shipping point for Columbia materials being sent to KSC for final identification. The team is attempting to reconstruct the orbiter as part of the investigation into the accident that caused the destruction of Columbia and loss of its crew as it returned to Earth on mission STS-107. KSC-03pd0588

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the RLV Hangar, members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team look at a stack of Columbia debris shipped from Barksdale AFB, Shreveport, La. Barksdale continues to be the More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Another shipment of Columbia debris is offloaded at the KSC RLV Hangar after transport from Barksdale AFB, Shreveport, La. Barksdale continues to be the receiving and shipping point for Columbia materials being sent to KSC for final identification. Inside the RLV Hangar, the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team will attempt to reconstruct the orbiter as part of the investigation into the accident that caused the destruction of Columbia and loss of its crew as it returned to Earth on mission STS-107. KSC-03pd0579

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Another shipment of Columbia debris is offloaded at the KSC RLV Hangar after transport from Barksdale AFB, Shreveport, La. Barksdale continues to be the receiving and shipping po More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the RLV Hangar examine a piece of Columbia debris on the floor. The Columbia Reconstruction Project Team is identifying pieces and placing them on the grid in a configuration of the orbiter. The team will attempt to reconstruct the orbiter as part of the investigation into the accident that caused the destruction of Columbia and loss of its crew as it returned to Earth on mission STS-107. KSC-03pd0610

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the RLV Hangar examine a piece of Columbia debris on the floor. The Columbia Reconstruction Project Team is identifying pieces and placing them on the grid in a configu More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team look at a piece of Columbia debris placed on the floor grid of the RLV Hangar. The team will attempt to reconstruct the orbiter as part of the investigation into the accident that caused the destruction of Columbia and loss of its crew as it returned to Earth on mission STS-107. KSC-03pd0608

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team look at a piece of Columbia debris placed on the floor grid of the RLV Hangar. The team will attempt to reconstruct the orbiter More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Two members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team measure a piece of Columbia debris collected and shipped from Barksdale Air Force Base, Shreveport, La. The Columbia Reconstruction Project Team is identifying pieces and placing them on the grid in a configuration of the orbiter. The team will attempt to reconstruct the orbiter as part of the investigation into the accident that caused the destruction of Columbia and loss of its crew as it returned to Earth on mission STS-107. KSC-03pd0613

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Two members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team measure a piece of Columbia debris collected and shipped from Barksdale Air Force Base, Shreveport, La. The Columbia Reconstr More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the RLV Hangar, a member of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team examines a piece of Columbia debris from the sixth shipment from Barksdale Air Force Base, Shreveport, La., the receiving and shipping point for Columbia materials being sent to KSC for final identification. The team will attempt to reconstruct the orbiter as part of the investigation into the accident that caused the destruction of Columbia and loss of its crew as it returned to Earth on mission STS-107. KSC-03pd0607

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the RLV Hangar, a member of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team examines a piece of Columbia debris from the sixth shipment from Barksdale Air Force Base, Shreveport, La More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Large pieces of Columbia debris are shown, situated on the floor grid of the KSC RLV Hangar. The Columbia Reconstruction Project Team is attempting to identify the debris and reconstruct the orbiter as part of the investigation into the accident that caused the destruction of Columbia and loss of its crew as it returned to Earth on mission STS-107. KSC-03pd0637

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Large pieces of Columbia debris are shown, situated on the floor grid of the KSC RLV Hangar. The Columbia Reconstruction Project Team is attempting to identify the debris and recon More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team examine a piece of Columbia debris in the KSC RLV Hangar. The team is identifying pieces and placing them on the floor grid that includes a configuration of the orbiter. The team will attempt to reconstruct the orbiter as part of the investigation into the accident that caused the destruction of Columbia and loss of its crew as it returned to Earth on mission STS-107. KSC-03pd0634

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team examine a piece of Columbia debris in the KSC RLV Hangar. The team is identifying pieces and placing them on the floor grid that More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This fish-eye view of the floor of the KSC RLV Hangar shows the grid with the outline of an orbiter and much of the Columbia debris collected to date. The Columbia Reconstruction Project Team is attempting to identify the debris and reconstruct the orbiter as part of the investigation into the accident that caused the destruction of Columbia and loss of its crew as it returned to Earth on mission STS-107. KSC-03pd0636

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This fish-eye view of the floor of the KSC RLV Hangar shows the grid with the outline of an orbiter and much of the Columbia debris collected to date. The Columbia Reconstruction Pr More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This photo shows the floor grid in the KSC RLV Hangar and the blue lines representing the outline of an orbiter. Various pieces of Columbia debris lay in different parts of the grid. The Columbia Reconstruction Project Team is attempting to identify the debris and reconstruct the orbiter as part of the investigation into the accident that caused the destruction of Columbia and loss of its crew as it returned to Earth on mission STS-107. KSC-03pd0635

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This photo shows the floor grid in the KSC RLV Hangar and the blue lines representing the outline of an orbiter. Various pieces of Columbia debris lay in different parts of the gr More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Two members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team examine a piece of Columbia debris on a table in the KSC RLV Hangar. The team is attempting to identify the debris and reconstruct the orbiter as part of the investigation into the accident that caused the destruction of Columbia and loss of its crew as it returned to Earth on mission STS-107. KSC-03pd0640

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Two members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team examine a piece of Columbia debris on a table in the KSC RLV Hangar. The team is attempting to identify the debris and recons More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- - A member of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team examines a piece of Columbia debris on a table in the KSC RLV Hangar. The team is attempting to identify the debris and reconstruct the orbiter as part of the investigation into the accident that caused the destruction of Columbia and loss of its crew as it returned to Earth on mission STS-107. KSC-03pd0639

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- - A member of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team examines a piece of Columbia debris on a table in the KSC RLV Hangar. The team is attempting to identify the debris and recon More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team carry a piece of Columbia debris to place on the floor grid. The team is identifying pieces and placing them on the grid that includes a configuration of the orbiter. The team will attempt to reconstruct the orbiter as part of the investigation into the accident that caused the destruction of Columbia and loss of its crew as it returned to Earth on mission STS-107. KSC-03pd0633

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team carry a piece of Columbia debris to place on the floor grid. The team is identifying pieces and placing them on the grid that in More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team check out a piece of Columbia debris. The team is identifying pieces and placing them on a floor grid in a configuration of the orbiter. The team will attempt to reconstruct the orbiter as part of the investigation into the accident that caused the destruction of Columbia and loss of its crew as it returned to Earth on mission STS-107. KSC-03pd0632

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team check out a piece of Columbia debris. The team is identifying pieces and placing them on a floor grid in a configuration of the o More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Another shipment of Columbia debris is being offloaded at the KSC RLV Hangar. Inside, the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team is identifying pieces and placing them on a floor grid in a configuration of the orbiter. The team will attempt to reconstruct the orbiter as part of the investigation into the accident that caused the destruction of Columbia and loss of its crew as it returned to Earth on mission STS-107. KSC-03pd0627

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Another shipment of Columbia debris is being offloaded at the KSC RLV Hangar. Inside, the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team is identifying pieces and placing them on a floor grid More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A member of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team checks boxes that arrived at KSC as part of another shipment of Columbia debris. Inside the team is identifying pieces and placing them on a floor grid in a configuration of the orbiter. The team will attempt to reconstruct the orbiter as part of the investigation into the accident that caused the destruction of Columbia and loss of its crew as it returned to Earth on mission STS-107. KSC-03pd0628

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A member of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team checks boxes that arrived at KSC as part of another shipment of Columbia debris. Inside the team is identifying pieces and pla More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Boxes of Columbia debris are moved into the KSC RLV Hangar for identification. Inside, the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team is placing the pieces of debris on a floor grid in a configuration of the orbiter. The team will attempt to reconstruct the orbiter as part of the investigation into the accident that caused the destruction of Columbia and loss of its crew as it returned to Earth on mission STS-107. KSC-03pd0629

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Boxes of Columbia debris are moved into the KSC RLV Hangar for identification. Inside, the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team is placing the pieces of debris on a floor grid in a More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A member of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team examines a piece of Columbia debris on the floor of the KSC RLV Hangar. The team is attempting to identify the debris and reconstruct the orbiter as part of the investigation into the accident that caused the destruction of Columbia and loss of its crew as it returned to Earth on mission STS-107. KSC-03pd0638

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A member of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team examines a piece of Columbia debris on the floor of the KSC RLV Hangar. The team is attempting to identify the debris and recon More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team check out a piece of Columbia debris. The team is identifying pieces and placing them on a floor grid in a configuration of the orbiter. The team will attempt to reconstruct the orbiter as part of the investigation into the accident that caused the destruction of Columbia and loss of its crew as it returned to Earth on mission STS-107. KSC-03pd0631

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team check out a piece of Columbia debris. The team is identifying pieces and placing them on a floor grid in a configuration of the o More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team look at a piece of Columbia debris. The team is identifying pieces and placing them on a floor grid in a configuration of the orbiter. The team will attempt to reconstruct the orbiter as part of the investigation into the accident that caused the destruction of Columbia and loss of its crew as it returned to Earth on mission STS-107. KSC-03pd0630

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team look at a piece of Columbia debris. The team is identifying pieces and placing them on a floor grid in a configuration of the orb More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- - Two members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team examine a piece of Columbia debris, comparing it to a drawing of the orbiter. The team is attempting to identify the debris and reconstruct the orbiter as part of the investigation into the accident that caused the destruction of Columbia and loss of its crew as it returned to Earth on mission STS-107. KSC-03pd0642

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- - Two members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team examine a piece of Columbia debris, comparing it to a drawing of the orbiter. The team is attempting to identify the debri More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - A piece of Columbia debris is offloaded from the truck and moved toward the KSC RLV Hangar. Inside, the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team is identifying pieces and placing them on a floor grid in a configuration of the orbiter. The team will attempt to reconstruct the bottom of the orbiter as part of the investigation into the accident that caused the destruction of Columbia and loss of its crew as it returned to Earth on mission STS-107. To date, 35,319 pieces have been shipped to KSC; 1,218 are identified and placed on the grid. KSC-03pd0692

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - A piece of Columbia debris is offloaded from the truck and moved toward the KSC RLV Hangar. Inside, the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team is identifying pieces and placing the More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Another shipment of Columbia debris is offloaded from the truck at the KSC RLV Hangar. Inside, the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team is identifying pieces and placing them on a floor grid in a configuration of the orbiter. The team will attempt to reconstruct the bottom of the orbiter as part of the investigation into the accident that caused the destruction of Columbia and loss of its crew as it returned to Earth on mission STS-107. To date, 35,319 pieces have been shipped to KSC; 1,218 are identified and placed on the grid. KSC-03pd0691

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Another shipment of Columbia debris is offloaded from the truck at the KSC RLV Hangar. Inside, the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team is identifying pieces and placing them on More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team help move newly arrived pieces of Columbia debris into the RLV Hangar. There the team is identifying pieces and placing them on a floor grid in a configuration of the orbiter. The team will attempt to reconstruct the bottom of the orbiter as part of the investigation into the accident that caused the destruction of Columbia and loss of its crew as it returned to Earth on mission STS-107. To date, 35,319 pieces have been shipped to KSC; 1,218 are identified and placed on the grid. KSC-03pd0697

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team help move newly arrived pieces of Columbia debris into the RLV Hangar. There the team is identifying pieces and placing them on More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team look at pieces of Columbia debris on the truck that brought them from Barksdale Air Force Base, Shreveport, La. Inside the RLV Hangar, the team is identifying pieces and placing them on a floor grid in a configuration of the orbiter. The team will attempt to reconstruct the bottom of the orbiter as part of the investigation into the accident that caused the destruction of Columbia and loss of its crew as it returned to Earth on mission STS-107. To date, 35,319 pieces have been shipped to KSC; 1,218 are identified and placed on the grid. KSC-03pd0693

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team look at pieces of Columbia debris on the truck that brought them from Barksdale Air Force Base, Shreveport, La. Inside the RLV More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - A member of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team looks at piece of Columbia debris newly arrived from Barksdale Air Force Base, Shreveport, La. Inside the RLV Hangar, the team is identifying pieces and placing them on a floor grid in a configuration of the orbiter. The team will attempt to reconstruct the bottom of the orbiter as part of the investigation into the accident that caused the destruction of Columbia and loss of its crew as it returned to Earth on mission STS-107. To date, 35,319 pieces have been shipped to KSC; 1,218 are identified and placed on the grid. KSC-03pd0694

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - A member of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team looks at piece of Columbia debris newly arrived from Barksdale Air Force Base, Shreveport, La. Inside the RLV Hangar, the team More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - This is an overview of the floor of the RLV Hangar. To date, 35,319 pieces of Columbia debris have been shipped to KSC; 1,218 have been identified and placed on a grid in a configuration of the orbiter. The Columbia Reconstruction Project Team is attempting to reconstruct the bottom of the orbiter as part of the investigation into the accident that caused the destruction of Columbia and loss of its crew as it returned to Earth on mission STS-107. KSC-03pd0700

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - This is an overview of the floor of the RLV Hangar. To date, 35,319 pieces of Columbia debris have been shipped to KSC; 1,218 have been identified and placed on a grid in a config More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - In the RLV Hangar, Mike Leinbach, Shuttle launch director, describes some of the debris to U.S. Representative Tom Feeney (second from left), who is visiting KSC to see the Columbia debris collected in the hangar. At right, from KSC, are JoAnn Morgan, director of External Relations and Business Development; Greg Katnik, technical manager, Space Shuttle Program Launch Integration Office; and John Halsema, Chief/Federal & International Liaison, Government Relations Office. KSC-03pd0705

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - In the RLV Hangar, Mike Leinbach, Shuttle launch director, describes some of the debris to U.S. Representative Tom Feeney (second from left), who is visiting KSC to see the Columbi More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - A member of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team checks out a piece of Columbia debris newly arrived from Barksdale Air Force Base, Shreveport, La. Inside the RLV Hangar, the team is identifying pieces and placing them on a floor grid in a configuration of the orbiter. The team will attempt to reconstruct the bottom of the orbiter as part of the investigation into the accident that caused the destruction of Columbia and loss of its crew as it returned to Earth on mission STS-107. To date, 35,319 pieces have been shipped to KSC; 1,218 are identified and placed on the grid. KSC-03pd0696

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - A member of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team checks out a piece of Columbia debris newly arrived from Barksdale Air Force Base, Shreveport, La. Inside the RLV Hangar, the More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Mike Leinbach, Shuttle launch director, points out a piece of debris to U.S. Representative Tom Feeney (third from right) along with his staff. They are visiting KSC to see the Columbia debris collected in the RLV Hangar. At far left is JoAnn Morgan, KSC's director of External Relations and Business Development. At far right is John Halsema, Chief/Federal & International Liaison, Government Relations Office KSC-03pd0704

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Mike Leinbach, Shuttle launch director, points out a piece of debris to U.S. Representative Tom Feeney (third from right) along with his staff. They are visiting KSC to see the Col More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team check out a piece of Columbia debris newly arrived from Barksdale Air Force Base, Shreveport, La. Inside the RLV Hangar, the team is identifying pieces and placing them on a floor grid in a configuration of the orbiter. The team will attempt to reconstruct the bottom of the orbiter as part of the investigation into the accident that caused the destruction of Columbia and loss of its crew as it returned to Earth on mission STS-107. To date, 35,319 pieces have been shipped to KSC; 1,218 are identified and placed on the grid. KSC-03pd0695

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team check out a piece of Columbia debris newly arrived from Barksdale Air Force Base, Shreveport, La. Inside the RLV Hangar, the tea More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- U.S. Senator Bill Nelson and Space Shuttle Test Director Steve Altemus look at Columbia debris in KSC's RLV Hangar. KSC-03pd0707

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- U.S. Senator Bill Nelson and Space Shuttle Test Director Steve Altemus look at Columbia debris in KSC's RLV Hangar.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - The grid on the floor of the RLV Hangar is filling up with pieces of Columbia debris that have been collected by workers in the field. The Columbia Reconstruction Project Team is attempting to reconstruct the bottom of the orbiter as part of the investigation into the accident that caused the destruction of Columbia and loss of its crew as it returned to Earth on mission STS-107. To date, more than 35,000 pieces have been shipped to KSC; 1,218 are identified. KSC-03pd0732

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - The grid on the floor of the RLV Hangar is filling up with pieces of Columbia debris that have been collected by workers in the field. The Columbia Reconstruction Project Team is More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - A member of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team carries a piece of Columbia debris to a spot on the floor of the RLV Hangar at KSC. The team is attempting to reconstruct the bottom of the orbiter as part of the investigation into the accident that caused the destruction of Columbia and loss of its crew as it returned to Earth on mission STS-107. To date, more than 35,000 pieces have been shipped to KSC; 1,218 are identified. KSC-03pd0730

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - A member of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team carries a piece of Columbia debris to a spot on the floor of the RLV Hangar at KSC. The team is attempting to reconstruct the More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - The grid on the floor of the RLV Hangar is filling up with pieces of Columbia debris that have been collected by workers in the field. The Columbia Reconstruction Project Team is attempting to reconstruct the bottom of the orbiter as part of the investigation into the accident that caused the destruction of Columbia and loss of its crew as it returned to Earth on mission STS-107. To date, more than 35,000 pieces have been shipped to KSC; 1,218 are identified. KSC-03pd0733

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - The grid on the floor of the RLV Hangar is filling up with pieces of Columbia debris that have been collected by workers in the field. The Columbia Reconstruction Project Team is a More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Two members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team place a large piece of Columbia debris on the floor of the RLV Hangar at KSC. The team is attempting to reconstruct the bottom of the orbiter as part of the investigation into the accident that caused the destruction of Columbia and loss of its crew as it returned to Earth on mission STS-107. To date, more than 35,000 pieces have been shipped to KSC; 1,218 are identified. KSC-03pd0731

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Two members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team place a large piece of Columbia debris on the floor of the RLV Hangar at KSC. The team is attempting to reconstruct the bott More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team look at a large piece of Columbia debris. The team is attempting to reconstruct the bottom of the orbiter as part of the investigation into the accident that caused the destruction of Columbia and loss of its crew as it returned to Earth on mission STS-107. To date, more than 35,000 pieces have been shipped to KSC; at least 1,218 are identified. KSC-03pd0728

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team look at a large piece of Columbia debris. The team is attempting to reconstruct the bottom of the orbiter as part of the invest More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The grid on the floor of the RLV Hangar is filling up with pieces of Columbia debris that have been collected by workers in the field. The blue lines reflect the outline of the orbiter. The Columbia Reconstruction Project Team is attempting to reconstruct the bottom of the orbiter as part of the investigation into the accident that caused the destruction of Columbia and loss of its crew as it returned to Earth on mission STS-107. To date, more than 35,000 pieces have been shipped to KSC; at least 1,218 are identified. KSC-03pd0757

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The grid on the floor of the RLV Hangar is filling up with pieces of Columbia debris that have been collected by workers in the field. The blue lines reflect the outline of the orb More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A new piece of Columbia debris is placed on the floor of the RLV Hangar. The Columbia Reconstruction Project team is identifying pieces and placing them on a grid approximating the shape of the orbiter. About 25 percent of the orbiter has been delivered to the hangar. KSC-03pd0849

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A new piece of Columbia debris is placed on the floor of the RLV Hangar. The Columbia Reconstruction Project team is identifying pieces and placing them on a grid approximating th More