First orbital Space Shuttle mission

According to Official Guinness Records,

The earliest orbital space shuttle mission – STS-1 – was the 54.5-hour maiden flight of Columbia, commanded by John Young. It lasted from 12 april until 14 april 1981.

For a complete list of 1981 records, please visit 1981 Guinness Records in United States.

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