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This model depicts the final design from North American Rockwell that emerged from Space Shuttle studies in 1969-1972. The partially reusable space transportation system included a reusable orbiter attached to a disposable external propellant tank and two solid rocket boosters that were retrieved and refurbished for reuse. The orbiter had delta wings for return-to-landing maneuverability but did not have engines for atmospheric flight and thus returned as a glider. Rockwell won the competition to become the Shuttle prime contractor, but other companies that participated in the design studies were selected to provide some of the elements. Rockwell International gave this model to the Museum.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type MODELS-Crewed Spacecraft & Parts Manufacturer North American Rockwell
 Dimensions 3-D: 55.5 × 24 × 22.5cm (21 7/8 × 9 7/16 × 8 7/8 in.)
Other (external tank): 3in. x 1ft 9in. (7.6 x 53.3cm)
Other (orbiter): 1ft 10 5/8in. x 1ft 2 1/8in. x 9 1/4in. (57.45 x 35.88 x 23.5cm)
 Materials Resin, stainless steel, brass, paint
 Inventory Number A19740766000 Credit Line Gift of Rockwell International Corporation Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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