What are the decomposers in the underwater ecosystem? A: The decomposers in an underwater ecosystem are animal-like organisms called protists, fungi and bacteria. Referred to as saprotrophs, these organisms decom... Full Answer >
On 1 February 2003 the space shuttle Columbia exploded as it was attempting re-entry after a 16-day mission. All seven astronauts on board, including the first Israeli in space, were killed. Tributes to the astronauts were led by US President George W Bush.
Challenger explosion remembered: Look back at the News' 1986 space shuttle disaster report. Nasa handout picture dated November 1985 shows the crew of the doomed Challenger space shuttle. This report originally appeared in the Jan. 29, 1986 edition of the Daily News -- the day following the space shuttle disaster. Man's dream of conquering space died a little yesterday.