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Shuttle Columbia going through the sound barrier. Space Shuttle Columbia (NASA Orbiter Vehicle Designation: OV-102) was the first space shuttle in NASA's orbital fleet. Its first mission, STS-1, lasted from 12 April to 14 April 1981.

This is the English translation of the Media of the day description page from 25 February 2010.

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