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| − | The | + | The '''space transportation system (STS)''', also known as space shuttle, was developed by [[NASA]] as a means to move both men and material into [[Low earth orbit]]. |
At launch the space shuttle is attached to a ET (external tank) an two SRB (solid rocket booster). | At launch the space shuttle is attached to a ET (external tank) an two SRB (solid rocket booster). | ||
The SRB Jettison at 126 seconds in-flight and fall back down to earth where they will picked up and set ready for another launch. | The SRB Jettison at 126 seconds in-flight and fall back down to earth where they will picked up and set ready for another launch. | ||
The ET will not be reused. | The ET will not be reused. | ||
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| + | It is available as an addon in Orbiter. | ||
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| + | ==See also== | ||
| + | *[[STS FAQ]] | ||
see also: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Shuttle] for more information about the Space Shuttle | see also: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Shuttle] for more information about the Space Shuttle | ||
Revision as of 16:39, 15 June 2006
The space transportation system (STS), also known as space shuttle, was developed by NASA as a means to move both men and material into Low earth orbit. At launch the space shuttle is attached to a ET (external tank) an two SRB (solid rocket booster). The SRB Jettison at 126 seconds in-flight and fall back down to earth where they will picked up and set ready for another launch. The ET will not be reused.
It is available as an addon in Orbiter.
See also
see also: [1] for more information about the Space Shuttle