Just like with Challenger. They lasted a little while and probably knew quite well what was happening. Not “instant” at all. :-(
Columbia crew probably lived at least a minute beyond last contact (LA Times on AJC)
The crew of Columbia lived for at least one minute after their last communication with NASA ground controllers in Houston, a potentially important finding that could affect future efforts to improve the survivability of space shuttle accidents, investigators said Tuesday.
(via Google News)
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