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The Space Shuttle was the essential complement to a space station. It delivered large modules, trusses, solar arrays and other components to the orbital construction site, and it transported the astronaut crews tasked with assembling the space station. Once the station was built and occupied, the Shuttle ferried crews, supplies, and equipment to keep the orbital outpost in operation. When docked together, the Shuttle-space station complex was easily visible as it crossed the sky. The Shuttle lived up to its reputation as a "workhorse" by carrying out many missions to the International Space Station. McDonnell Douglas gave this Shuttle model, with a space station model, to the Museum in 1988.

 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 McDonnell Douglas Astronautics Co.
 Dimensions 3-D: 35 × 23.5 × 14cm (13 3/4 × 9 1/4 × 5 1/2 in.)
 Materials Plastic, paint, aluminum, acrylic, polyester, decals
 Inventory Number A19880547000 Credit Line Gift of McDonnell Douglas Astronautics Co. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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