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The space shuttle orbiter Columbia is launched for the first space transportation system test mission, 4/12/1981


A crowd views the launch of the Space Shuttle Columbia. Columbia begins the first reusable space transportation system test mission


The space shuttle orbiter Columbia lifts off the launch pad during the first space transportation system test mission


The space shuttle orbiter Columbia is launched for the first space transportation system test mission. A lake (in the foreground)...