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Shuttle Columbia
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Shuttle Columbia


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
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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.
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Shuttle Columbia Photos
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