STS-2

Success Rockwell International, Space Shuttle

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STS-2: the flight path in 3D, from the pad to orbit, seen from space

About this launch

STS-2 was the second flight of the Space Shuttle program. It flew on Columbia again marking the first time in history that a manned, reusable orbital vehicle returned to orbit for a second time.

Where to watch

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More about this launch

Flight profileThe climb, seen from the side · 3D replay on the globe

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Launch window and padKennedy Space Center, FL, USA

Site: Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA

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Rocket and boosterSpace Shuttle

Vehicle: Space Shuttle

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MissionTest Flight · LEO

Test Flight · LEO

What it put in orbit1 catalogued object

Object	Type	Orbit	Globe
STS 2 (OFT-2) 1981-111A	Payload	re-entered 1981-11-14

COSPAR ID 1981-111. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).

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