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Columbia of Johnson Space Center (JSC) and California from 1993
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Landing of STS-58 Orbiter Co
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Landing of STS-58 Orbiter Columbia at Edwards Air Force Base |
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The Space Shuttle Columbia is about to touch down on the runway at Edwards Air Force Base in California. The landing occurred at 7:06 a.m., November 1, 1993 (126), The main landing gear of the Space Shuttle Columbia stirs up dust on the runway at Edwards AFB as it begins to touchdown (127), The nose gear of the Space Shuttle Columbia is about to touch down on the runway at Edwards AFB as Columbia completes its landing procedures (128). |
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1993-11-01 |
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Landing of STS-58 Orbiter Co
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Landing of STS-58 Orbiter Columbia at Edwards Air Force Base |
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The Space Shuttle Columbia is about to touch down on the runway at Edwards Air Force Base in California. The landing occurred at 7:06 a.m., November 1, 1993 (126), The main landing gear of the Space Shuttle Columbia stirs up dust on the runway at Edwards AFB as it begins to touchdown (127), The nose gear of the Space Shuttle Columbia is about to touch down on the runway at Edwards AFB as Columbia completes its landing procedures (128). |
| Date Taken |
1993-11-01 |
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STS-58 post landing scene as
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STS-58 post landing scene as orbiter is serviced |
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This busy scene on the runway at Edwards Air Force Base was taken less than an hour following the landing of the Space Shuttle Columbia. The touchdown occurred at 7:06 a.m., November 1, 1993. The array of hardware and workers includes personnel and equipment designed to make the area safe. At far left is the Crew Transport Vehicle (CTV). |
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1993-11-01 |
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Landing of STS-58 Orbiter Co
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Landing of STS-58 Orbiter Columbia at Edwards Air Force Base |
| Description |
The Space Shuttle Columbia is about to touch down on the runway at Edwards Air Force Base in California. The landing occurred at 7:06 a.m., November 1, 1993 (126), The main landing gear of the Space Shuttle Columbia stirs up dust on the runway at Edwards AFB as it begins to touchdown (127), The nose gear of the Space Shuttle Columbia is about to touch down on the runway at Edwards AFB as Columbia completes its landing procedures (128). |
| Date Taken |
1993-11-01 |
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Sierra Nevada Mountain Range
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Sierra Nevada Mountain Range as seen from STS-58 |
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The Sierra Nevada Mountain Range can be seen in this north-looking high oblique view taken in October, 1993, by the STS-58 crew. Visible in the view to the west of the Sierra Nevada are the San Joaquin and Sacramento Valleys of central California. The San Francisco/Oakland Bay Area can be seen to the west of the valley at the extreme left of the photograph. To the east or right of the Sierra Nevada, the basin and Range Region of central and northern Nevada is visible. Mono Lake, Lake Tahoe and Pyramid lake are also visible in this scene. The long northwest/southeast trending Walker Lane Shear Zone, which lies just to the east (right) of the Sierra Nevada is also visible. Near the top of the view (near the horizon), the snow covered volcanic peak Mount Shasta can be seen. |
| Date Taken |
1994-10-20 |
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