Investigators say flawed NASA culture led to Columbia accident

Wednesday, August 27, 2003

WASHINGTON -- A long-term relaxation of safety vigilance at NASA culminated in the loss of the space shuttle Columbia and seven astronauts, investigators said Tuesday, warning that without sweeping changes, "the scene is set for another accident."

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