First space shuttle launch (apr 12, 1981 – apr 12, 1981)
Description:
A new era in space flight began when Space Shuttle Columbia, or STS-1, soared into orbit from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Astronaut John Young, a veteran of four previous spaceflights including a walk on the moon commanded the mission.Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 12, 1981
apr 12, 1981
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