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The New Era of Space Exploration STS-2 Landing
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1981 |
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| Edge | Smooth |
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| Obverse description | The obverse depicts the Space Shuttle Columbia in relief soaring over stylized terrain, accompanied by an eagle in flight to the left, with the mission patch emblem and crew names ENGLE-TRULY inscribed within a circular border. The legend SPACE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM FLIGHT TWO curves along the upper rim, with the date NOVEMBER 12, 1981 along the lower rim. Four stars flank the central design on the left side. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a frontal view of the Space Shuttle in high relief, depicted on approach to landing on a runway extending toward the lower field. The legend STS-2 LANDING-DFRF curves along the upper rim, and the date NOV. 14, 1981 appears along the lower rim, both flanked by five-pointed stars. |
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