STS-1, Space Shuttle Columbia Launch, 1981

1980s 1981 20th century aerospace america april 12 april 12th columbia epromo06052019 event famous first orbital spaceflight flying history john f kennedy space center ksc launch pad a launch pad launch launching lift off maiden voyage manned spaceflight mission nasa orbiter vehicle orbiter science space exploration space program space shuttle program space shuttle space transportation system spacecraft spaceflight sts sts 1 take off technology usa vehicle