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Launch of Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-1) Poster
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Launch of Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-1) Poster
 A new era in space flight began on April 12, 1981, when the first shuttle mission soared into orbit from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. STS-1 commander John Young had already flown in space four times, including a walk on the moon in 1972. Bob Crippen, the pilot, was a Navy test pilot who would go on to command three future shuttle missions. But nothing either man had done or would do was quite like this.  
 
 The shuttle was humankind's first re-usable spacecraft. The orbiter, which many people think of as the "shuttle," would launch like a rocket and land like a plane. The two solid rocket boosters that helped push them into space would also be re-used, after being recovered in the ocean. Only the massive external fuel tank would burn up as it fell back to Earth. It was all known as the Space Transportation System. 
 
 On a long list of firsts, one stunning fact stands out: it was the first time in history a new spacecraft was launched on its maiden voyage with a crew aboard.
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By Sharon S.July 31, 2025 • Verified Purchase
Print, Size: 36.00" x 25.10", Media: Value Poster Paper (Semi-Gloss)
I was so amazed at how this all turned out. Everyone who attended the funeral was in awe of how beautiful it was made.
And I owe it all to Zazzle. I wouldn’t have done it better myself not to mention I wouldnt have time to do it.
The great part of it all was they had templates that was catered to my needs and that I could use it in ways I wanted to use to resize it my way. It took some time but I was happy it turned out great. I did 100 photos, 89, 66 photos (I think) lol templates.
The only suggestion is that the templates, before sending through would tell you of errors like; saying please revise or resize it again for any photos that is not perfectly well sitting or not show it’s cutting off some of them and where it tells you there’s duplicates.
Staring, placing and resizing all 100 + pictures into the template can be tiresome and overwhelming and it makes my eyes blurred that I can’t tell if they’re cutting off or overlapping or duplicates.
Overall I am very pleased and will be using Zazzle again should the need arises. 
Thank you Zazzle.
Altogether I’ve done 3 collages 1 profile picture and couple pictures with 1 frame and yet this is my first time ordering as a 1 time customer.  
Prices were very reasonable and accommodating to my finances.
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By Peyton C.November 8, 2023 • Verified Purchase
Print, Size: 8.00" x 10.00", Media: Value Poster Paper (Semi-Gloss)
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The sign was beautiful and matched our theme. The paper was good quality. Excellent printing!!
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By Marianne O.November 26, 2021 • Verified Purchase
Print, Size: 12.00" x 12.00", Media: Value Poster Paper (Semi-Gloss)
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Fun bright artwork that really captures the mood I’m going for! Pop art with cyberpunk energy. A little sweet but also spicy. This art is the perfect size and vibe for our art gallery wall. The printing looks great, high quality with vibrant colors! I went with the semi-gloss finish,  which adds a little extra shine and thickness to the print making it excellent for high-traffic areas like the staircase wall.
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Created on: 11/22/2011, 6:36 AM
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