REPORT ON SHUTTLE COLUMBIA DISASTER, 2003-02-01 (photo)

Image shows the first page of Part 3, titled "A Look Ahead," of the accident investigation board's final report on the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster, as released August 26, 2003. The Columbia Accident Investigation Board, set up after the February 1, 2003 tragedy that killed seven astronauts, said in its final report that NASA needs to set up separate safety agencies that will be able to get the attention of top space officials when things go wrong. The board's report said NASA officials missed eight opportunities to address concerns about the falling foam, which was ultimately found to be the accident's most probable cause. REUTERS/NASA-Handout EDITORIAL USE ONLY MR/HB