Honoring the Legacies of the Columbia Crew and the Contributions of Women at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center =============== #bc684444 ver:0.17 The tragic fate of the Wright Flyer aboard the Challenger and Columbia tragedies reminds us of the risks in space travel. The pioneering circumnavigation of the world by American pilots and the first space shuttle launch are honored, emphasizing the importance of safety and innovation. The families of the Columbia crew continue to honor their loved ones' legacies. At NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center, five women have played key roles in the success of the DC-8 program, contributing to NASA's legacy of innovation and exploration. The DC-8 aircraft will retire at Idaho State University after 37 years of service. #SpaceExploration #NASA #Innovation #Legacy... #newstr #Nasa #ColumbiaCrew #Dc8Aircraft #WomenInScience #FlyingLaboratory https://here.news/story/bc684444?ver=0.17