2003 in Science - Space Exploration

Space Exploration

  • February 1 – Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrates over Texas upon reentry killing all seven astronauts on board.
  • June 2 – The first European Mars mission Mars Express launched.
  • September 27 – The first European lunar mission Smart 1 launched.
  • October 15 – The People's Republic of China launches Shenzhou 5, their first manned space mission.
  • December 25 – Mars Express enters orbit around Mars. Its lander, Beagle 2 was to land on the surface but is lost (presumed crashed).

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