Emphasis Preaching Journal

In 1981 the space shuttle Columbia lifted off and headed into orbit around the earth. It was not the first space flight, nor would it be the last. But, it held the attention of the nation and of the world. For the first time a spaceship would be vertically rocketed out of earth's gravity, but then reenter it like an airplane, be piloted for a safe horizontal landing, and then be reused for another space flight later. The news coverage was worldwide, especially when it landed. Every eye wanted to see this history-making moment.
-- Molldrem