Seven asteroids were named for the crew of the Space Shuttle Columbia, which tragically disintegrated upon re-entry in 2003.
Asteroid 51823 Rickhusband – Named after Commander Rick Husband.
Asteroid 51824 Mikeanderson – Named after Payload Commander Michael Anderson.
Asteroid 51825 Davidbrown – Named after Mission Specialist David Brown.
Asteroid 51826 Kalpanachawla – Named after Mission Specialist Kalpana Chawla.
Asteroid 51827 Laurelclark – Named after Mission Specialist Laurel Clark.
Asteroid 51828 Ilanramon – Named after Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon.
Asteroid 51829 Williemccool – Named after Pilot William McCool.
These asteroids serve as a tribute to the bravery and dedication of the STS-107 crew members and their contributions to space exploration.