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13 Minutes Presents: The Space Shuttle

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The Inaugural Flight of Space Shuttle Enterprise

This chapter explores the significant moment of the Space Shuttle Enterprise's first flight over the Mojave Desert, emphasizing its transport atop a Boeing 747. It details the challenges faced by the crew during separation and autonomous flight, echoing the pressures of previous missions like Apollo 13. The narrative captures the tension, anticipation, and successful maneuvers involved in this critical test flight, marking a pivotal step for the space shuttle program.

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