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The Space Shuttle: 1. The spaceplane

13 Minutes Presents: The Space Shuttle

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The Journey to the First Space Shuttle Mission

This chapter explores the early tests of the space shuttle program, emphasizing its landing capabilities and astronaut Bob Crippen's path to space. It highlights the historical backdrop of the time, contrasting early satellite launches with the burgeoning excitement for the shuttle's maiden mission and the prototype Enterprise.

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