Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Liftoff of Space Shuttle Columbia
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 11, 1999 is “Liftoff of Space Shuttle Columbia,” an image. It is credited to Credit: STS-1, NASA. The original explanation runs about 74 words.
From the explanation
“On April 12, 1981, space flight entered a new era with the first launch of Space Shuttle Columbia . NASA’s Space Shuttles land like a normal airplane, carry a heavy cargo, carry a large crew, make use of cheap solid fuel, and are reusable.”
— APOD editors, April 11, 1999
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- April 11, 1999
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: STS-1, NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 74 words