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The New Era of Space Exploration STS-2
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1981 |
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| Period | 20th century |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a central design depicting a bald eagle in relief merging dynamically with the Space Shuttle Columbia in flight, accompanied by four stars to the left and a crosshair targeting symbol to the upper right. The crew surnames ENGLE-TRULY appear in the field below the eagle, with the legend KENNEDY SPACE CENTER FLORIDA arcing along the upper rim and NOVEMBER 12, 1981 along the lower rim. |
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| Obverse lettering | KENNEDY SPACE CENTER FLORIDA Columbia ENGLE-TRULY NOVEMBER 12, 1981 |
| Reverse description | The reverse presents a detailed relief depiction of the Space Shuttle orbiter in orbit above the Earth, with a satellite visible above and a star-filled field surrounding the scene. The legend THE NEW ERA OF SPACE EXPLORATION curves along the upper rim, with U.S.A. inscribed at the base below the central design. |
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