Michael D. Leinbach
Former NASA Space Shuttle Launch Director and Launch Integration manager at Kennedy Space Center; led launch operations and played a key role in recovery efforts after the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster; author of the account 'Bringing Columbia Home.'
Books
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1. Bringing Columbia Home
The Untold Story of a Lost Space Shuttle and Her Crew
A candid, insider account of the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster aftermath, chronicling the massive, painstaking search for debris and human remains across hundreds of miles, the technical and logistical challenges faced by recovery and investigation teams, and the emotional toll on families, first responders and NASA personnel. It blends operational detail with personal reflection, showing how the recovery effort sought to honor the fallen, support the investigation, and prompt organizational and safety changes.