Sujet

Model, Space Shuttle, Straight-Wing Low Cross-Range Orbiter Concept, 1970s-2000s. Creator: Unknown.

Légende

Model, Space Shuttle, Straight-Wing Low Cross-Range Orbiter Concept, 1970s-2000s. NASA used this Space Shuttle orbiter concept model in wind tunnel tests to learn about the flight characteristics of the vehicle's shape. Although the orbiter would spend most of its time in space, its aerodynamic shape would affect its passage through the atmosphere during launch and descent. This straight wing model would have less cross-range maneuverability during final descent; that is, without engine power during the downward glide, it would have to complete its descent very close to a runway. However, straight wings meant a lighter-weight orbiter and less surface heating during reentry. NASA transferred a variety of wind tunnel and concept models to the Museum after settling on the final Space Shuttle design.

Crédit

Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art

Notre référence

HRM21A88_172

Model release

NA

Property release

NA

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

96,8Mo (2,1Mo) / 62,3cm x 38,9cm / 7360 x 4598 (300dpi)

Mots clés

education country flight model space science space shuttle research color location aviation spacecraft space travel aerodynamics United States of America Colour Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space Museum Educational Institution air and space museum American America USA scientific institution object united states Unknown Heritage Art NASM MODELS-Wind Tunnel NASA Ames Research Center Ames Research Center NASA Ames Resin paint steel