Robert Mirelson
Headquarters, Washington          Feb. 1, 2003
(Phone: 202/358-1600)             5 p.m. EST

Eileen Hawley
Johnson Space Center, Houston
(Phone: 281-483-5111)

RELEASE: 03-033

NASA ASKS FOR HELP WITH COLUMBIA INVESTIGATION

     NASA has established a telephone hotline and electronic 
mail address for the public to use for reporting information 
that may help investigators studying today's Space Shuttle 
mishap.

Anyone who discovers debris from the accident or who has film 
or video evidence that may be of value to the investigation 
team is urged to use these contacts. Please avoid contact with 
any debris, because it may be hazardous as a result of toxic 
propellants aboard the Shuttle.

Telephone reports should be directed to the following number:

281/483-3388

Text reports and images should be e-mailed to:

nasamitimages@jsc.nasa.gov

The e-mail address is:
columbiaimages@nasa.gov

All debris is U.S. Government property and is critical to the 
investigation of the mishap. All debris from the accident is 
to be left alone and reported to Government authorities.  
Unauthorized persons found in possession of accident debris 
will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.


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