Permalink: http://www.boeingimages.com/archive/Space-Shuttle-Columbia-Rolls-Out-to-Launch-Pad--STS-1-2F3XC5H8GIN.htmlCopyright © Boeing. All Rights Reserved.View Photo/Video onlyConceptually similarSpace Shuttle Columbia on Launch Pad, STS-2Space Shuttle Atlantis LaunchSpace Shuttle Atlantis LiftoffMission Success for Space Shuttle DiscoverySpace Shuttle on Launch Pad 39BSpace Shuttle Discovery LiftoffSpace Shuttle LaunchSpace Shuttle LaunchSpace Shuttle ColumbiaView AllView more with similar tones Space Shuttle Columbia Rolls Out to Launch Pad, STS-1Select usageWhat Type of Order?Usage:On April 12, 1981, the Columbia was the first Space Shuttle to fly into orbit and was followed by four more orbiters: Challenger, Discovery, Endeavor, and Atlantis. The great success of the shuttle program has come with a high price as Columbia and Challenger along with each of their crews of seven astronauts have been lost—a reminder of the high risk and courage involved in spaceflight.BI230343 (1750-c)Maximum size:2880px × 2272px (~18 MB)9.6in × 7.5in (300dpi)License type:Rights ManagedKeywords:1980s-black-Cape Canaveral Air Force Station-exteriors-full body views-ground shots-historic significance-launch sites-launch vehicles-night-North American Rockwell-other livery-out of production-photos-rockets-space-Space Shuttle Columbia-Space Shuttle orbiters-space stations-spacecraft-taxiing-text-whiteRelated Photo/Videos:View All