
Stunning representation of a NAR Phase A orbiter about to land by Henry Lozano Jr., from the collection of everyone’s favourite space archivist.
NAR A at Astronautix
Image credit: North American Rockwell
Image source: Mike Acs
Stunning representation of a NAR Phase A orbiter about to land by Henry Lozano Jr., from the collection of everyone’s favourite space archivist.
NAR A at Astronautix
Image credit: North American Rockwell
Image source: Mike Acs
Space Station 1970 at Astronautix
Image credit: NAR / NASA MSFC
Image source: Numbers Station
Shuttle Program at Astronautix
Image credit: Rockwell International
Image source: Numbers Station
The solid-rocket boosters (SRB’s) are separated during ascent when Space Shuttle is about 28 miles (45 km) above the earth. Landing in the ocean, the SRB’s are recovered, refurbished and reused. Propelled by it’s three own engines, Shuttle continues its climb with increasing velocity.
Rockwell International
Space Systems Group
Shuttle Program at Astronautix
Image credit: NASA
Image source: Numbers Station
Space Station 1970 at Astronautix
Image credit: NAR / NASA MSFC
Image source: Numbers Station
Space Station 1970 at Astronautix
Image credit: North American Rockwell
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Space Station 1970 at Astronautix
Image credit: North American Rockwell
Image source: Numbers Station