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Design № 36839 The launch marked the first use of solid rockets on a manned space vehicle and the first time astronauts rode a new type of space ship on its first flight. Major shu ttle systems were tested successfully and it landed on April 14, at 10:21 AM PST at Edwards Air Force Base, CA. Space Shuttle Columbia traveled 933,757 miles in 36 orbits. Show more