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When We Left Earth: Space Shuttle STS-1 Land
In a monumental success for NASA's new space vehicle, STS-1 returns to Earth, landing at Edwards Air Force Base in California after a two-day test flight.
Added: May 12, 2008
Views: 2818 Views
Runtime: 01:33
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