An Appreciation at the End of the Space Shuttle Program (ContributorNetwork)
ContributorNetwork – It was back in April 12, 1981, that the space shuttle celebrated its maiden flight — the launch of the Space Shuttle Columbia and the beginning of the program. It was the same year that I was born. Thus began an exciting adventure for America and all of mankind to further advance itself in knowledge, technology and the new frontier of outer space.
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