A genuine piece of early Space Shuttle program history: a vintage promotional photo set released by Rockwell International—NASA’s prime contractor for the development and building of the Space Shuttle Orbiters. This set, titled "The Space Shuttle Saga Columbia," commemorates the historic STS-1 mission, the maiden flight of the Space Shuttle Columbia in April 1981.

The collection includes a titled Rockwell folder/envelope and two full-color, high-quality prints: one capturing the spectacular launch of Columbia on April 12, 1981, and the other showing its successful landing at Edwards Air Force Base with astronauts Young and Crippen at the controls. These original prints, likely from the early 1980s, are excellent historical artifacts detailing the beginning of the Space Shuttle era. Perfect addition to your vintage collection or home décor.

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