Description
NASA Space Shuttle Columbia STS-1 Young-Crippen First Flight Pinback Button Badge
Brand: NASA Memorabilia
Up for sale is a vintage commemorative pinback button celebrating STS-1, the first mission of NASA’s Space Shuttle program. The artwork features Space Shuttle Columbia along with the names of astronauts John Young and Robert Crippen, the two crew members who carried out this historic flight.
Launched on April 12, 1981, STS-1 marked the first orbital flight of Space Shuttle Columbia and the first flight of NASA’s reusable Space Shuttle system. As the mission that opened the Shuttle era, STS-1 remains one of the most significant flights in the history of American space exploration.
Mission Details
- Mission: STS-1
- Orbiter: Space Shuttle Columbia
- Launch Date: April 12, 1981
- Historical Significance: First Space Shuttle mission
- Crew: John Young and Robert Crippen
Product Details
- Diameter: Approximately 2.25 inches
- Construction: Metal pinback button badge
- Shape: Round
- Design: STS-1 mission artwork with Columbia, Earth, and orbital imagery
Artwork Features
- Space Shuttle Columbia graphic
- Earth and orbital path imagery
- Young-Crippen crew designation
- Columbia orbiter name prominently displayed
- Early Space Shuttle mission design
Why Collectors Like STS-1
- First Space Shuttle mission
- First flight of Space Shuttle Columbia
- Features astronauts John Young and Robert Crippen
- Represents the beginning of the Space Shuttle era
- Important piece of NASA and aerospace history
Included
- 1 NASA Space Shuttle Columbia STS-1 commemorative pinback button
Condition
Good vintage collectible condition.
The front artwork remains clearly visible and displays well, with attractive mission graphics and crew names. Expected age-related wear is present, including oxidation and discoloration visible primarily on the reverse side. The original pinback hardware remains attached. Please review all photographs carefully for cosmetic condition details.
Exactly what is shown in the photos is included.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is STS-1?
STS-1 was the first Space Shuttle mission and the first flight of Space Shuttle Columbia, launched on April 12, 1981.
Who are Young and Crippen?
John Young and Robert Crippen were the two astronauts who flew aboard Columbia during the historic STS-1 mission.
Why is STS-1 important?
STS-1 inaugurated NASA’s Space Shuttle program and demonstrated the viability of a reusable orbital spacecraft system.
Manufacturer reference:
STS-1 Mission Information
A historic piece of NASA memorabilia commemorating the mission that launched the Space Shuttle era. Great for NASA, Space Shuttle, Columbia, astronaut, aerospace, and space history collections. Hopefully someone out there on the interwebs can use it!
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