Space Shuttle: A Remarkable Flying Machine (1981)

Credit: NASA/JSC Launch date: April 12, 1981 Astronauts: John W. Young and Robert L. Crippen Takes the viewer through the hours prior to launch of Space Shuttle Columbia, the world’s first reusable spaceship, through lift-off, the successful maiden voyage, and landing at Rogers dry lakebed in California. All test objectives were met or exceeded by the astronauts and the vehicle. HQ-318 — JSC-814 — (1981) — 30 Minutes Click to subscribe! The most viewed aviation channel on YouT