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Space Shuttle Columbia Accident Recovery Operation, 2001 - 2011

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 283, Series 3, Sub-Series 5

Scope and Contents

This sub-series includes items related to Ross' leadership role in the recovery of the Space Shuttle Columbia wreckage. One can find reports, maps, Columbia recovery situation reports and action plans, investigation board reports; "Team E 5" correspondence, protocol information, field recovery status updates, lists of recovered items, situation reports, incident action plans, and additional documents. There is also STS-107 commemorative material, memorial service programs and other miscellaneous items.

Dates

  • 2001 - 2011

Language of Materials

From the Collection: Collection material is in English. One MIR publication is in Russian.

Access Information

Collection is open for research. Per donor request, some DVDs and VHS cassettes are listed as restricted, consult with archivist. Two folders contain confidential information and are marked as restricted.

Extent

1.20 Cubic Feet (One cubic foot box and one letter-size half-width box)

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository

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