NASA, Rockwell International, Photo of the "Columbia" flying over the California desert on its way home, 1981-04-14

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: 1981-04-14

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 at the bottom of the page: "Nearing the end of its maiden mission, Columbia glides unpowered over California desert on approach to Edward Air Force Base. On April 14, 1981, Columbia became the first spacecraft to return to earth as a winged vehicle."