Monika Luabeya
Apr 12, 2024
In this image from April 12, 1981, the very first area shuttle bus, STS-1, releases from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida with NASA astronauts John W. Young, leader, and Robert L. Crippen, pilot, aboard.
STS-1 was suggested to show a safe launch into orbit and a safe return of the orbiter and team, in addition to confirm the integrated efficiency of the whole shuttle bus lorry– orbiter, strong rocket boosters and external tank.
The very first area shuttle bus landed at Edwards Air Force Base in California on April 14, 1981, after having actually effectively evaluated its significant systems.
Image Credit: NASA