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Anatomy of a Space Shuttle

Anatomy of a Space Shuttle

This 2001 illustration labels important parts of a space shuttle orbiter. The orbiter was the heart and brains of the space shuttle and served as the crew transport vehicle that carried astronauts to and from space. The space shuttle was comprised of the orbiter, the main engines, the external tank, and the solid rocket boosters. […]

Published by NASA on 07/09/2025

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Thorny
Thorny
3 months ago

It is from the early ’80s, not 2001.

Last edited 3 months ago by Rocket Monkey
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Reply to  Thorny
3 months ago

I think they are referring to the date of the illustration.