Description
NASA Space Shuttle Columbia STS-2 Engle-Truly Kennedy Space Center Pinback Button Badge
Brand: NASA Memorabilia
Up for sale is a vintage commemorative pinback button celebrating STS-2, the second mission of NASA’s Space Shuttle program. The design features Space Shuttle Columbia, an American flag motif, eagle artwork, and the names of mission astronauts Joe Engle and Richard Truly.
The button is additionally marked Kennedy Space Center, Florida, making it an interesting souvenir from the earliest days of the Space Shuttle era.
Launched on November 12, 1981, STS-2 is historically significant as the first reuse of a Space Shuttle orbiter. Columbia became the first spacecraft in history to return from orbit and then successfully fly a second orbital mission.
Mission Details
- Mission: STS-2
- Orbiter: Space Shuttle Columbia
- Launch Date: November 12, 1981
- Historical Significance: First reflight of a Space Shuttle orbiter
- Astronauts: Joe Engle and Richard Truly
Product Details
- Diameter: Approximately 3 inches
- Construction: Metal pinback button badge
- Shape: Round
- Location Mentioned: Kennedy Space Center, Florida
Manufacturer Markings
- Best Seal Corp., New York 10013
- 1981
Artwork Features
- Space Shuttle Columbia graphic
- American flag design
- Eagle artwork
- Engle-Truly crew designation
- Kennedy Space Center, Florida text
- Early Space Shuttle program imagery
Why Collectors Like STS-2
- First reuse of a Space Shuttle orbiter
- Early Space Shuttle program history
- Association with Space Shuttle Columbia
- Original 1981 Kennedy Space Center souvenir
- Attractive patriotic Space Shuttle artwork
Included
- 1 NASA Space Shuttle Columbia STS-2 commemorative pinback button
Condition
Good vintage collectible condition.
The front artwork remains colorful and displays well. Expected age-related spotting and discoloration are present, particularly around portions of the outer border, consistent with a collectible produced in 1981. The original pinback hardware remains attached. Please review all photographs carefully for cosmetic condition details.
Exactly what is shown in the photos is included.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is STS-2?
STS-2 was NASA’s second Space Shuttle mission and the first time a Space Shuttle orbiter was successfully reflown after returning from orbit.
Which astronauts are featured?
The badge commemorates the STS-2 crew of Joe Engle and Richard Truly.
Why is Kennedy Space Center mentioned?
This appears to have been produced as a Kennedy Space Center souvenir during the early years of the Space Shuttle program.
Manufacturer reference:
STS-2 Mission Information
A great piece of early Space Shuttle history commemorating the first reflight of Columbia and one of the most important technological milestones of the Shuttle program. Perfect for NASA, Space Shuttle, Columbia, Kennedy Space Center, astronaut, and aerospace collections. Hopefully someone out there on the interwebs can use it!
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