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The STS-1 Prime Crew Astronauts, John Young (in front) and Bob Crippen, are followed by Flight Operations Director George Abbey, crew trainer Richard Nygram, and a space suit technician as they depart KSC’s Operations and Checkout Building

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-1 Prime Crew Astronauts, John Young (in front) and Bob Crippen, are followed by Flight Operations Director George Abbey, crew trainer Richard Nygram, and a space suit technician as they depart KSC’s Operations and Checkout Building en-route to Pad 39A for boarding of the Space Shuttle. Just visible to the left, is KSC’s Gather Cottee, coordinating TV coverage at the O and C departure point.

Image Credit: NASA or National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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TakenApril 12, 1981
ProducerKSC
Image CreditNASA or National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Size1362x1920px
PIA Number81PC0327