STS-2 Mission Patch

2nd Space Shuttle Mission

2nd Flight of Columbia

Crew: Joseph H. Engle, Commander

Richard H. Truly, Pilot

The second test flight of a Space Shuttle was cut short by about three days due to the failure of one of three of Columbia's fuel cells that produce electricity and drinking water. However, 90% of all mission test objectives were met, including the first use of the Shuttle's remote manipulator system.