Robert L. Crippen

Former Astronauts
John W. Young
Robert L. Crippen
Space Shuttle
STS-1
In this image from April 12, 1981, the first space shuttle, STS-1, launches from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida with NASA astronauts John W. Young, commander, and Robert L. Crippen, pilot, aboard. STS-1 was meant to demonstrate a safe launch into orbit and a safe return of the orbiter and crew, as well as […]
Posted April 12, 2024
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