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American flag flown in space on NASA's STS-2 mission. On 12 November 1981, the Space Shuttle Columbia launched from the Kennedy Space Center on its record-breaking mission with this flag onboard. Columbia was the very first orbital manned spacecraft to complete a second flight. Its crew, Joe Engle and Richard H. Truly, were considered rookie astronauts, but landed safely two days later at Edwards Air Force Base. Flag measures 5.75'' x 4.25'' and comes mounted to an official NASA certificate featuring color photos of Columbia, mission insignia, and a printed dedication to Anne M. Sheridan. Measures 8.5'' x 11'' overall. Toning to adhesive, with flag affixed a touch off-center, else very good.
Flag Flown in Space Aboard Columbia on the STS-2 Mission in 1981
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