But then again, how could such an event take place??? The ship was getting ready to land. No engines or fuel on board.
My question, prayers for the families who were watching re-entry at Mission Control
1/2 mv^2. Take v=18,000 m.p.h., square it, multiply by the mass, and half it. That's a heck of a lot of kinetic energy. Don't need combustibles.
What a desperately sad event. May they rest in peace