Model, Space Shuttle, North American Rockwell Final Design, ca 1981

Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Heritage Images

Model, Space Shuttle, North American Rockwell Final Design, ca 1981

Model, Space Shuttle, North American Rockwell Final Design, ca 1981. This model represents the final Space Shuttle design that emerged from NASA-industry studies in 1969-1972. This design was selected as the best combination of a reusable orbiter, a disposable external tank, and two recoverable solid rocket boosters after it became evident that a completely reusable system would be too large and too costly. The model depicts the orbiter Columbia and the Shuttle " stack" poised for launch on the mobile launch platform and crawler transporter. Rockwell International, Space Shuttle prime contractor, presented this scale 1:15 model to the Museum shortly after the first mission in 1981

Media ID 23871199

© Heritage Art/Heritage Images

1980s Air And Space Museum Aviation Columbia Eighties Flight Model Nasa Nasm National Air And Space Museum Rocket Space Space Shuttle Space Travel Spacecraft

MADE IN THE UK
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee

FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools

SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you

* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Basket.