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Paris, 1 February 2003
Press Release
Nø 08-2003

A day of loss and deep sorrow  for the whole Space world
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The European Space Agency shares in the grief that struck NASA and the 
whole space community today .

The loss of the Space Shuttle Columbia and its seven astronauts is a
devastating event in the history of Space.

The men and women on board lost their lives in the pursuit of
scientific and technological advancement and the exploration of our
Universe. 

NASA will release further information as it becomes available in their 
homepage

http://www.nasa.gov

For further information, please contact :
ESA Media Relations Service
Tel: 33(0)1.53.69.7155
Fax: 33(0)1.53.69.7690

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