Originally Posted by ricky_3dr
Didn't think the Columbia had hit space when it exploded
Almost right
It was on re-entry at about 180,000 feet, (in the mesosphere) which isnt really 'in space'. Thats the lower end of the lower-earth-orbit and so i doubt there was a statelite that could see it from beneith, as i dont think you can orbit at that altitude.
JAmes.