1980

Campaign Timeline

• NASA’s space shuttle program begins in earnest with the successful launch and return of Columbia, the first in the series to actually go into orbit. Five more shuttles will transport multiple payloads of various types over the next three decades. NASA’s space shuttle program represents the most advanced Terran spacecraft program of its time.

• The Benzites have their "Great Awakening" by channeling their competitive natures into peaceful endeavors.

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1979

20th century 1980s

1981