Model, Space Shuttle, General Dynamics / Convair FR-4 2-Stage Triamese Concept
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NASA studied this General Dynamics/Convair concept for a fully reusable space transportation system early in the Shuttle research effort of 1969-1972. This two-stage system featured three piloted fly-back vehicles, an orbiter sandwiched between two boosters, all using liquid propellants. All would ignite together for lift-off, and the boosters would detach and fly to land when their fuel was consumed while the orbiter continued on to space. All three vehicles had snap-out wings and jet engines for return flight. NASA transferred a variety of concept models to the Museum after settling on the final Space Shuttle design.
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
MODELS-Crewed Spacecraft & Parts
Manufacturer
General Dynamics Corp., Convair Division Dimensions
Overall: 10in. x 6 1/4in. x 11in. (25.4 x 15.9 x 27.9cm) Materials
Overall - Plastic, with cork and felt pads on base Inventory Number
A19800232000
Credit Line
Transfer from NASA
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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