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40 Years Ago: Space Shuttle Discovery Makes its Public Debut

Published: October 16, 2023

Space shuttle Discovery under construction at Rockwell International’s Palmdale, California, plant in August 1982, left, September 1982, and April 1983.

Source: nasa.gov

How long did it take NASA to launch the first space shuttle?

Published: September 2, 2022

The first space shuttle launch happened in 1981 on the 20th anniversary of when Yuri Gargarin became the first man in space, but the launch date was not by design.

Source: fox35orlando.com

How long did it take NASA to launch the first space shuttle?

Published: September 1, 2022

The first space shuttle launch happened in 1981 on the 20th anniversary of when Yuri Gargarin became the first man in space, but the launch date was not by design.

Source: fox10phoenix.com

How to Launch a Space Shuttle in 4 minutes!

Published: December 15, 2021

"Anyone who sits on top of the largest hydrogen-oxygen fueled system in the world; knowing they're going to light the bottom--and doesn't get a little worried--does not fully understand the situation." -John Young, after being asked if he was worried about making the first Space Shuttle flight (STS-1).

Source: scienceblogs.com