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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1981
Page
9
The document lists a tentative three day plan for the maiden flight. It covers hours from launch through orbital maneuvers to re entry and landing with meals, sleep periods, and system checks. The timeline includes opening and closing payload bay doors, testing navigation, and television status reports. It also notes wake times and suit preparations across days.
Astronauts John Young and Bob Crippen visited launch pad 39A at Cape Canaveral to inspect Columbia and stated eagerness to fly the shuttle tomorrow. Forecasters called for 100 percent good weather for a 6:50 a.m. liftoff as countdown held for crew rest and final preparations.
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