This set of pins was made by AB Emblems, the NASA contractor for mission emblems. Each is approximately 1 inch in diameter.
After many delays, the reusable spacecraft became a reality in 1981. The missions included in this set are:
| NASA Shuttle Program Emblem |
| April 12, 1981 - STS-1 - Columbia |
| November 12, 1981 - STS-2 - Columbia |
At right: Columbia leaps from the launch pad on her maiden voyage. Note the white painted external fuel tank. On later flights the paint was abandoned to save weight. - Photo credit: NASA
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