NASA Photo ID: S81-30985 File Name: 10060391.jpg
Film Type: 35mm Date Taken: 05/04/81
Title: STS-1 crew, State and White House dignitaries during crew return at Ellington
Description:
Astronaut Robert L. Crippen, center, addresses a large turnout of greeters
at Ellington Air Force Base following return of Columbia's crew from
Dryden. Astronaut John W. Young stands near his wife Suzy at right center.
Crippen's wife Virginia and children are standing behind the Youngs on the
platform. Others seen include Presidental aids Jim Baker, Houston Mayor
Jim McConn, NASA Administrator (acting) Alan M. Lovelace, John F. Yardley,
associate administrator for Space Transportation Systems; Dr. Crhisotpher
C. Kraft, Jr. JSC Director; flight directors Neil B. Hutchinson, Charles
L. Lewis and Donald R. Puddy and Robert F. Thompson, Manager of Space
Shuttle Program Office.
Subject terms:
ASTRONAUTS
CEREMONIES
CREW ACTIVITIES (POST-FLIGHT)
CREWS
STS-1
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