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The Launch
Episode 2 of 3
Michael Rodd presents a live programme on the preparations and launch of the first US space shuttle. Space expert Geoffrey Pardoe joins him in the studio and Kieran Prendiville reports live from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida on the launch.
Last on
Sun 12 Apr 1981
12:45
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First shuttle launch
Duration: 03:05
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What happens at lift-off?
Duration: 01:56
Broadcast
- Sun 12 Apr 1981 12:45