STS-2 was the second Space Shuttle mission conducted by NASA, and the second flight of the orbiter Columbia. The mission, crewed by Joe H. Engle and Richard H. Truly, launched on …

Jul 7, 2023 · Second test flight of the Space Shuttle to demonstrate safe re-launch and safe return of the orbiter and crew. S81-39563 (14 Nov. 1981) — This view of the space shuttle Columbia …

Nov 12, 2021 · The STS-2 mission ended after 54 hours, 13 minutes. An estimated 200,000 people were on hand to watch Columbia’s second landing. View of Mission Control at NASA’s …

Oct 21, 2021 · With the additional time, STS-2 astronauts Joe H. Engle and Richard H. Truly spent time in mission simulators to prepare for their planned five-day mission, the first space …

Nov 12, 2021 · After studying the SRB overpressure issue after Columbia’s first liftoff, NASA increased the sound suppression system for STS-2 to deaden the sound as much as possible …

STS-2 Fact Sheet. By Cliff Lethbridge. STS-2 — Columbia. 2nd Space Shuttle Mission. 2nd Flight of Columbia. Crew: Joe H. Engle, Commander. Richard H. Truly, Pilot. Backup Crew: Thomas …

Mar 26, 2020 · STS-2 was the first shuttle flight where O-ring blow-by was observed. After the damage was discovered, another O-ring was intentionally damaged to a further degree. It was …

Feb 15, 2018 · STS-2 marked the first time in history that a manned, reusable orbital vehicle returned to space for a second time. This mission tested the Shuttle Imaging Radar as part of …

The November 12, 1981, launch of the Orbiter on the STS-2 mission marked the beginning of the era of the reuseable Shuttle vehicle with the refurbished Columbia making its second space flight.

Dec 8, 2010 · The STS-2 mission. Audio files coming soon... Digitized, cataloged and archived by the Houston Audio Control Room, at the NASA Johnson Space Center.