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Columbia On Final Approach Main Content
NASA Center: Johnson Space Center
Image # : S81-39564
Date : 11/16/1981

Title

Columbia On Final Approach

Full Description

The underside of Columbia as it makes its final approach before landing on the Rogers Dry Lakebed at Edwards Air Force Base, California. The Shuttle was piloted by Richard Truly who would go on to become NASA's eighth Administrator.

Keywords

STS-2 Columbia Edwards Air Force Base Landing Rogers Dry Lake

Subject Category

Space Shuttle, Spacecraft Landings,

Reference Numbers

  • Center: JSC
  • Center Number: S81-39564
  • GRIN DataBase Number: GPN-2000-001346

Source Information

  • Creator/Photographer: NASA
  • Original Source: DIGITAL

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Large .jpg 3000 3011 8,469

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