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Colmbia FirstsMany first-time events have been accomplished by Columbia:o First complete STS test including: stack assembly, flight preparation, launch, orbital flight including reaction control and orbital maneuvering systems and cycling of payload bay doors, reentry, landing, and orbital post flight o First remote manipulator system tests o First deployment of commercial satellites from a Shuttle o First flight of the Spacelab o NASA's first female Shuttle commander, Eileen Collins, flew Columbia during STS- 93, deploying the Chandra X-ray Observatory o First female Japanese astronaut in space, Chiaki Mukai o STS-94 marked the first reflight of the same Shuttle, crew, and payload (following shortened STS-83 mission due to a fuel cell problem) o Only Shuttle to land at White Sands |
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Responsible NASA Official: John Childress For questions, contact: Dryden Web Group Page Curator:WD-Team Modified: March 26, 2001 |
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