Rocket booster recovery, second Space Shuttle flight, November 1981. Creator: NASA
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Rocket booster recovery, second Space Shuttle flight, November 1981. Creator: NASA
Rocket booster recovery, second Space Shuttle flight, November 1981. The rocket booster is recovered from the sea. The space shuttles solid rocket boosters were reusable. After a shuttle launch, the casings were recovered from the Atlantic Ocean and towed back to NASAs Kennedy Space Center. The expended boosters were disassembled, refurbished and reloaded with solid propellant for reuse on another shuttle mission. The Space Shuttle program, (official name, Space Transportation System or STS), was the fourth human spaceflight program carried out by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), which accomplished routine Earth-to-orbit transport for crew and cargo between 1981 and 2011
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Atlantic Ocean Heritage Space Nasa Ocean Recovering Recovery Rocket Space Space Exploration Space Shuttle Space Travel Spacecraft
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This print captures the remarkable moment of rocket booster recovery during the second Space Shuttle flight in November 1981. Created by NASA, it showcases the incredible feat of retrieving the space shuttle's solid rocket boosters from the vast Atlantic Ocean. These boosters were designed to be reusable, a groundbreaking concept that revolutionized space travel. After each shuttle launch, these casings were carefully recovered and towed back to NASA's Kennedy Space Center for refurbishment. The expended boosters underwent disassembly and thorough refurbishing before being reloaded with solid propellant. This meticulous process allowed them to be reused on future shuttle missions, significantly reducing costs and making space exploration more sustainable. The Space Shuttle program, officially known as the Space Transportation System (STS), was an extraordinary human spaceflight initiative undertaken by NASA between 1981 and 2011. It facilitated routine transportation of crew members and cargo from Earth to orbit. This program marked a significant milestone in our journey through space. In this image, we witness not only the technological prowess of NASA but also its commitment to pushing boundaries in aerospace engineering. The vastness of the ocean serves as a reminder of both our planet's beauty and its potential for exploration beyond its shores. As we admire this historic moment frozen in time, let us celebrate humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge and adventure in outer space.
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