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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1981
Page
5
Soviet television gave about 30 seconds to the Columbia landing and the astronauts' greeting, citing Tass. The dispatch emphasized reusable design lowering costs and noted potential military uses, with American officials quoted predicting limited long-term orbital stations and a Pentagon focus.
French public opinion endorsed the shuttle program after its return to earth, prompting networks to delay political broadcasts during the presidential campaign. Newspapers across the spectrum hailed the flight as a triumph for the United States in space tech, reflecting broad admiration beyond official channels.
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