An updated collection of answers to common questions about the flight. Collected by a group of interested.

"Science editor Dr. David Whitehouse outlines what we know so far about the shuttle emergency." [BBC News]

User submitted comments about, and reactions to, the incident.

Features a BBC 'in-depth' series of articles on the accident. Updated regularly.

Features official press releases, events, and other information regarding the ongoing investigation.

Short report with picture. [SpaceRef]

"The space shuttle Columbia, with seven astronauts aboard, broke up as it descended over central Texas Saturday toward a planned landing at Kennedy Space Center in Florida."

Coverage of the space shuttle disaster, including possible causes of the tragedy and technology being used in the Columbia investigation.

Highlights from liftoff on January 16 to breakup over Texas on February 1.

Continuing in-depth coverage, including story archive, interactive guide, weblog and related links.

News and multimedia coverage. Includes poll and reader reactions.

Newspage with focus on Kalpana Chawla, the first Indian woman in space, and on reactions in India.

NASA site for collecting private images that might help in the investigation.

Provides information and video footage of launch and landing, video footage of press briefings after the accident and memorial service, and contact information.

A music video essay dealing with the Columbia/STS-107 disaster and NASA's past and future purpose. Produced by Chris Valentine

Summary of mission and initial loss. Includes photograph of crew.

Provides a collection of technical documents [pdf] on the aerothermodynamics, and tile loss. Study notes collected by Perdue University.

Short biographies. [The Wichita Eagle]

Includes a series of special report articles with overview of the accident and crew background.

Updated NASA information on the accident and results of the on-going inquiries.

NASA report from Spaceflight Now.

Official reports from Mission Control Center, Houston, Texas. Covers the mission from liftoff to the aftermath of the accident.

Features a form for e-mail to Tagore high school India, where Kalpana Chawla studied.

Offers news and commentary. Includes photo gallery, graphics, and user tributes to Kalpana Chawla.

Coverage including various articles, pictures, and videos from external sources.