NASA, Rockwell International, Photo of the "Columbia" space shuttle launching, 1981-04-12

Item — Box: 5, Folder: 23

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The 31 boxes in this collection contain a variety of subjects and media. The collection encompasses Dr. Stuhlinger's work at NASA as well as housing a number of familial and personal effects such as photographs and diaries.

Dates

Creation: 1981-04-12

Creator

From the Collection: Stuhlinger, Ernst (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research in the Archives and Special Collections reading room. Handling guidelines and use restrictions will be communicated and enforced by archives staff members.

Extent

From the Collection: 31 Linear feet (31 boxes.)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Abstract

There is a description of the photo on the bottom of the page: "With main engines and solid-rocket boosters firing in parallel, the orbiter Columbia climbs toward space on a column of flame. Space Shuttle was launched on tis first orbital flight April 12, 1981., opening a new era in America's space operations."