2007-12-17 18:53:46 · 4 answers · asked by kalyan_ii5 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
The Shuttle Transit System consists of 3 parts: the Orbiter Vehicle (OV), the External fuel Tank (ET), and the Solid Rocket Boosters (SRBs). There are currently three orbiters in service; their names are Discovery, Atlantis, and Endeavor.
2007-12-17 18:57:21 · answer #1 · answered by dogwood_lock 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A reusable spacecraft with wings for controlled descent in the atmosphere, designed to transport astronauts between Earth and an orbiting space station and also used to deploy and retrieve satellites.
NASA's Space Shuttle, officially called Space Transportation System (STS), is the United States government's current manned launch vehicle. The winged Shuttle Orbiter is launched vertically, usually carrying five to seven astronauts (although eight have been carried) and up to 50,000 lb (22 700 kg) of payload into low earth orbit.
2007-12-18 03:15:09 · answer #2 · answered by Natasha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A space shuttle are the big plane-like things that go super fast and are used to carry people to space.
2007-12-18 15:47:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's a picture of NASA's space shuttle:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/47/Launch_Pad_39B.jpg
2007-12-18 03:05:16 · answer #4 · answered by lithiumdeuteride 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋