Historical Events tagged with "operational"

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Space Exploration

Columbia Lands, Shuttle Becomes Operational

July 4th, 1982 42 years ago

Space Shuttle Columbia concluded its final test flight, STS-4, landing at Edwards Air Force Base. President Ronald Reagan officially declared the Space Shuttle program operational, marking a significant milestone in the U.S. space exploration efforts. The successful landing affirmed the shuttle's capabilities and reliability after multiple test flights, sealing its potential for future missions.

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