Description
Status: Previously sold. This original newspaper is no longer available.
This listing documents an original New York Daily News newspaper from Wednesday,
April 15, 1981. The front page and extensive interior coverage celebrate the
successful return to Earth of STS‑1, the first flight and first crewed
mission of NASA’s Space Shuttle program.
The mission was piloted by astronauts John Young and Robert Crippen aboard
Columbia.
Front‑page and featured headlines include:
- “‘Going to the Stars’ — Eight Pages of Pictures and Stories Begin on Page 2”
- “We’re Seeing Our Future in the Stars”
- “Success a Boost for NASA”
- “Columbia Discovers a New Era”
- “Ron Leads Cheers for Columbia”
The coverage emphasizes the historic importance of the Shuttle’s first mission and
its safe landing, despite concern earlier in the flight over the loss of heat‑shield
tiles during launch.
Publication details:
New York Daily News, Wednesday edition.
Volume 62, Number 149.
Complete 71‑page issue.
Additional contents include:
-
Space Shuttle Program — In‑depth reporting and photo coverage of
STS‑1’s landing and its implications for future reusable spacecraft. - Politics — “Reagan: No tax‑cut compromise.”
- Energy — An article referencing oil at $4 per barrel.
- Urban Development — “Oval tower planned on Third Ave.”
- Healthcare — “Plastic surgery reaches mass‑market stage.”
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Sports — Coverage includes two Houston Astros scoring a grand‑slam
home run. -
Technology & Business — An advertisement for a New York Telephone
Dimension 400 PBX phone system.
Movie advertisements include:
- Lion of the Desert
- Star Wars
- Hardly Working starring Jerry Lewis
- Excalibur
- Stir Crazy with Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor
- and other early‑1981 releases
This issue represents the triumphant closing chapter of the Space Shuttle’s inaugural
mission, marking the beginning of a new era in American spaceflight as documented by
the Daily News.
Condition at time of sale:
Used condition for a newspaper from the early 1980s. Wear, small tears, and creasing
were present, consistent with age and handling. All 71 pages were included.
Please examine listing photos for exact condition details.
Learn more about the publication:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Daily_News
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