2001

Anniversary patch for the launch of STS-1

Space Shuttle:  Columbia OV-102
crew:               2
Launch:            April 12, 1981, 12:00:04 UTC
                       Kennedy Space Center, LC-39A
Landing:           April 14, 1981, 18:20:57 UTC
                       Edwards Air Force Base, Bahn 23
Duration:          2d 6h 20min 53s

In the year 2001, a small spacecraft with the
writings, drawings, photos and DNA -in the form of hair samples --
from millions of people from around the world will be launched on a
journey beyond the solar system.