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Ahead of new BBC documentary The Space Shuttle That Fell To Earth, we take a look at the tragic final moments of of the seven astronauts aboard Space Shuttle Columbia

Ramon was a payload specialist on the STS-107 scientific mission on the Space Shuttle Columbia. During his 15 days, 22 hours, and 20 minutes in space, he performed various experiments.

Ramon, Israel's first astronaut, was killed along with the rest of his crew when the space shuttle disintegrated upon reentering the Earth's atmosphere.

An east Texas museum is marking the 20th anniversary of the Shuttle Columbia tragedy and honoring the legacy of its final crew with a multi-day commemoration event.

Discover a collection of some of the best images captured by NASA for us to explore and enjoy. Decades of space exploration and adventures.