The Ultimate Space Experience - Early Years of the Shuttle

Here is the next clip for the public domain DVD from 1999 by Madacy Lifestyle Marketing known as The Ultimate Space Experience. We then move on to the period from 1977-1985 as America's Space Shuttle Program becomes operational following the launch of STS-1 and the stated goals of making access to space economical and routine for tasks related to national security, scientific exploration and commercial ventures whilst President Reagan begins the first inklings of the International Space Station with satellite launching, retrieval and maintenance with the Canadarm (Remote Manipulator System) and Manned Maneuvering Unit. See which shuttle missions you can recognize based on the footage available!

All images and footage courtesy of NASA.