how big is the Space Shuttle Discovery?

Answer 1

Here you go...the size and specs are on the left of this page!

http://www.spaceflight.nasa.gov/shuttle/reference/basics/

Answer 2

Shuttle Discovery Specifications
Primary Function: Orbiter Vehicle (OV-103)
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: 151,419 lb (68,683 kg)
With main engines: 171,000 lb (77,565 kg)
Performance
Speed: 17,500 mph -- typical orbit
Ceiling: N/A
Range: N/A
Armament

Answer 3

inner maximum companies which incorporate SpaceX might gladly sell their kit, yet i'm uncertain if NASA is authorized to attain this. additionally, whether you controlled to get an area commute, that's no longer adequate. you may desire to build a great assembly corridor, a launch pad, a runway and a challenge administration center. in case you have been that wealthy, you are going to be able to desire to run a private area employer.

Answer 4

in simple terms it is 2/3 the size of a Boeing 747. that is how it is transported from the west coast back to cape Kennedy...piggy back atop of its own 747 transport aircraft.

in short its very large for a glider.

Answer 5

* Length: 122.17 ft (37.24 m)
* Wingspan: 78.06 ft (23.79 m)
* Height: 58.58 ft (17.25 m)
* Empty Weight: 151,205 lb (68,586.6 kg)
* Gross Liftoff Weight: 240,000 lb (109,000 kg)
* Maximum Landing Weight: 230,000 lb (104,000 kg)
* Main Engines: Three Rocketdyne Block 2 A SSMEs, each with a sea level thrust of 393,800 lbf (178,624 kgf / 1.75MN)
* Maximum Payload: 55,250 lb (25,061.4 kg)
* Payload Bay dimensions: 15 ft by 60 ft (4.6 m by 18.3 m)
* Operational Altitude: 100 to 520 nmi (185 to 1,000 km)
* Speed: 25,404 ft/s (7,743 m/s, 27,875 km/h, 17,321 mi/h)
* Crossrange: 1,085 nautical miles (2,009.4 km)
* Crew: Seven (Commander, Pilot, two Mission Specialists, and three Payload Specialists), two for minimum.

Answer 6

M=MC Square , Y

Answer 7

Sorry i do NT know it directly but you can see this sit i hope it help you.www.nasa.gov

Answer 8

won't fit in my living room

Answer 9

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