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Columbia (OV-102)

  • Constructed: 1975
  • Status: Operational Orbiter
  • Flights: 28
  • Maiden Flight: STS-1 (April 12–14, 1981)
  • Final Flight: STS-107 (January 16–February 1, 2003)
  • Notable Events: First shuttle to fly into space. Tragically lost during re-entry on STS-107.

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