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This image obtained from NASA 15 November, 2001 shows the Space Shuttle Columbia launching from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida in June 1992 rocketing toward a cloud bank on its twelfth flight. Twenty years ago this week, the Space Shuttle Columbia became the first reusable spaceship. Its second trip to low Earth orbit and back again began on 12 November, 1981, following its maiden voyage by only seven months. AFP PHOTO/NASA / AFP PHOTO / NASA / NASA
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This print captures the historic moment of the US Space Shuttle Columbia launching from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida in June 1992. As it pierces through the Earth's atmosphere, it propels towards a majestic cloud bank, symbolizing humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge and exploration. The significance of this image goes beyond its stunning visual appeal. It commemorates a groundbreaking achievement that occurred two decades prior - on November 12,1981. The Space Shuttle Columbia became the world's first reusable spaceship, marking a new era in space travel. With its second journey to low Earth orbit and back again, Columbia showcased NASA's commitment to pushing boundaries and advancing scientific discovery. This remarkable feat was accomplished just seven months after its maiden voyage. The photograph is a testament to human ingenuity and determination as we venture into uncharted territories beyond our planet. It serves as a reminder of how far we have come in our quest for understanding the mysteries of space. As an Agence France-Presse (AFP) capture authorized by NASA, this print represents an iconic moment captured by talented photographers who strive to document history-making events like this one. Let us cherish this extraordinary image that encapsulates both technological prowess and mankind's insatiable curiosity about what lies beyond our blue planet.
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