Global Aircraft -- Shuttle Columbia
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Shuttle Columbia Specifications
Primary Function: |
Orbiter Vehicle (OV-102) -- lost February 1, 2003 on re-entry |
Contractor: |
Various; Rockwell International’s Space Transportation Systems Division |
Crew: |
Up to eight |
Unit Cost: |
N/A |
Powerplant |
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Three main engines running on liquid hydrogen/liquid oxygen propellant, rated at 512,950 lb thrust each; two solid, reusable rocket boosters rated at 3,300,000 lb each at launch, running on aluminum powder, iron oxide, and ammonium perchlorate powder. |
Dimensions |
Length: |
121 ft |
Wingspan: |
78 ft |
Height: |
57 ft |
Weights |
Empty: |
158,289 lb (71,799 kg) |
With main engines: |
178,000 lb (80,740 kg) |
Performance |
Speed: |
17,500 mph -- typical orbit |
Ceiling: |
N/A |
Range: |
N/A |
Armament |
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N/A |
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Shuttle Columbia Achievements
- Shuttle Columbia was the first shuttle to fly, and flew the first five shuttle missions.
- Shuttle Columbia was the first shuttle used to deploy a commercial satellite.
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