Space Shuttle program - National Air and Space Museum
Sep 6, 2023 · The Space Shuttle program ran from presidential approval in 1972 to its end in 2011. It was the fourth human spaceflight program carried out by the United States and NASA. The Space …
Space Shuttle Discovery - National Air and Space Museum
Space Shuttle Discovery Discovery is an example of a Space Shuttle orbiter, a component of NASA’s Space Transportation System (STS). The STS consisted of a combination of a Space Shuttle orbiter, …
Space Shuttle Discovery - National Air and Space Museum
Discovery was the third Space Shuttle orbiter vehicle to fly in space. It entered service in 1984 and retired from spaceflight as the oldest and most utilized orbiter. Discovery was flown on 39 Earth …
The Legacy of Space Shuttle Flight Software - NASASpaceFlight.com
Oct 17, 2014 · With the computers in control of virtually all critical space shuttle functions, software changes were often considered as a solution to address risks and problems with the hardware sub …
Space Shuttle Discovery - National Air and Space Museum
Discovery was the third Space Shuttle orbiter vehicle to fly in space. It entered service in 1984 and retired from spaceflight as the oldest and most utilized orbiter. Discovery was flown on 39 Earth …
The First Space Shuttle: 40 Years Since STS-1
Apr 12, 2021 · The legacy of the Space Shuttle program was to some degree built around the results of its very first mission. The reusable spaceplane, the Space Shuttle, ushered in a new era of human …
Snoopy In Space - National Air and Space Museum
Dec 20, 2023 · Snoopy joined NASA in 1968, as a mascot for the Manned Flight Awareness program (now called the Space Flight Awareness program), which was established in 1963. “Within a couple …
LEGO: Shuttle Carrier Aircraft set
May 6, 2025 · LEGO: Shuttle Carrier Aircraft set This is a must-have for aerospace enthusiasts and LEGO fans alike! The stunning new set allows you recreate the iconic Boeing 747 and NASA Space …
Dr. Kalpana Chawla - National Air and Space Museum
Born in Karnal, India. Died on February 1, 2003 over the southern United States when Space Shuttle Columbia and the crew perished during entry, 16 minutes prior to scheduled landing. She is survived …
Discovery STS-26 – The Dream is Alive
Sep 24, 2024 · In this video, Space Shuttle Discovery undergoes mating operations in the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) as it is attached to its external tank in preparation for rollout to Launch Pad …