Astronauts who died on February 1

Take a focused look at the astronauts who passed away on February 1. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 2003 David M. Brown

  NASA astronaut and US Navy captain who tragically perished in the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster on February 1, 2003.

• 2003 Michael P. Anderson

  American colonel, pilot, and NASA astronaut who tragically died during the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster on February 1, 2003, while...

• 2003 William C. McCool

  NASA astronaut and Space Shuttle Columbia pilot who tragically died during the Columbia disaster on February 1, 2003, while returning from a...