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The first space shuttle launch is a success...



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April 15, 1981

THE WASHINGTON POST, April 15, 1981 

* Historic 1st Space Shuttle success (Columbia)

The front page banner headline announces: "Astronauts Fly Shuttle to Perfect Landing" with subhead: "Craft's Maiden Flight Meets All Expectations" and 3 related photos.
A new era in space exploration has begun, and nice to have in this iconic newspaper from the nation's capital.
The complete issue with all 6 sections, nice condition.

Category: The 20th Century