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Joe Engle and Richard Truly autographed “Columbia” S.S.R.C. (Space Shuttle Recovery Convoy) cover commemorating STS-2, the second orbital flight of the Space Shuttle program and the second mission of Space Shuttle Columbia. The cover is postmarked Edwards, California, October 26, 1981, and features printed recovery convoy text referencing the 27-man team responsible for preparing Columbia for servicing and towing following its historic landing at Edwards Air Force Base. Both astronauts have boldly signed the cover in black ink.

Fine condition.

STS-2 launched on November 12, 1981, with astronauts Joe Engle and Richard Truly aboard Columbia. The mission marked several important milestones for NASA, including the first time a crewed spacecraft was reflown in orbit. Columbia completed 37 orbits during its mission before landing safely at Edwards Air Force Base. Joe Engle, a former X-15 test pilot, was one of NASA’s most accomplished aviators, while Richard Truly later became the eighth Administrator of NASA. Early Space Shuttle recovery and support material tied directly to Columbia’s initial flights remains highly collectible due to the historical significance of the Shuttle program’s formative missions.

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Includes a full letter of authenticity from JG Autographs, Inc.

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Reference sku: 11519 1415589-1