Remains of Israeli Astronaut Found
The remains of Israeli astronaut Ilan Ramon have been found in the wreckage of the space shuttle Columbia and will be brought to Israel for burial, the Israeli army said Wednesday.
“This is a relief to all of us, especially the family,” said Brig. Gen. Rani Falk, an Israeli air force attache in Washington. “NASA informed us officially that Ilan Ramon, may his name be blessed, was identified, and we can bring him for burial in Israel in the coming days.”
Ramon’s remains were identified through DNA matching, officials said.
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