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<!--BEGIN SPECIFICATIONS--> 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 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 N/A <!--END SPECIFICATIONS--> <!--BEGIN ACHIEVEMENTS--> 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. <!--END ACHIEVEMENTS--> <!--BEGIN FEATURES--> <!-- Shuttle Columbia Features --> <!--END FEATURES--> <!--BEGIN BACKGROUND--> <!-- Shuttle Columbia Background --> <!--END BACKGROUND-->

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