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The New Era of Space Exploration STS-36 Atlantis
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1990 |
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| Edge | Plain |
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| Obverse description | Central field depicts the Space Shuttle in low Earth orbit, with a robotic arm extended above and the curved surface of the Earth visible below, set against a starfield rendered as raised dots. The circular legend reads around the rim, with 'USA' in the lower exergue. |
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| Obverse lettering | THE NEW ERA OF SPACE EXPLORATION USA |
| Reverse description | The central field reproduces the STS-36 mission patch in relief, featuring a bald eagle's head facing left overlaid on the American flag, with the Space Shuttle ascending at right and five stars to the left. The five crew members' surnames are inscribed in a circular legend around the inner medallion, while the outer rim legend names the launch site above and the launch date below. |
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