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Liability Issues Associated with the Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster (CRS Report for Congress)

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Release Date Feb. 12, 2003
Report Number RS21426
Report Type Report
Authors Andrew W. Murnane and Daniel Inkelas, American Law Division
Source Agency Congressional Research Service
Summary:

The loss of the Space Shuttle Columbia resulted in the tragic deaths of seven astronauts and a hail of debris strewed over parts of at least two states. Investigators remain uncertain why Columbia was lost; there have been no definitive determinations of underlying causes or fault. But while the facts of the Columbia disaster are unclear, the legal principles and processes that govern possible compensation for the resultant losses of life and property can be identified. This report provides an overview of these issues and will be updated as circumstances warrant. (1) 1.  This report was prepared under the general supervision of Henry Cohen, Legislative Attorney.