#SPACE SHUTTLE ATLANTIS SIMULATOR#

The high tech simulator is one of the highlights of Kennedy Space. This includes the full-scale, 184-foot vertical replica of the space shuttle’s external tank and two solid rocket boosters located at the entrance to the exhibit, a 43’ long replica of the Hubble Telescope, a scale replica of an International Space Station (ISS) module, the Shuttle Launch Experience, Astronaut Training Simulators with 21 consoles modeled on actual NASA training simulators the On Orbit Gallery, with an actual 8,000-pound space shuttle main engine and virtual reality simulators that invite guests to test their spacewalking skills or take the controls in a space shuttle cockpit replica and The Re-entry Zone, where visitors see what it takes for astronauts to land the orbiter. Space Shuttle Overview: Atlantis (OV-104) NASA's fourth space-rated space shuttle, OV-104 'Atlantis,' was named after the two-masted boat that served as the primary research vessel for the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute in Massachusetts from 1930 to 1966. Experience the next best thing to an actual ascent into orbit at Space Shuttle Atlantis. Liftoff of the Shuttle on mission STS-112 occurred on time at 3:46 p. What we did.įrom converting standard-sized images into awe-inspiring supersized wall coverings to the coordination and creation of a full-scale reproduction of the Hubble Space Telescope, Lexington played a key role in creating virtually every one of the over 60 visual and interactive experiences visitors enjoy. Space Shuttle Atlantis Textured surfaces replica of the tile structure one astronaut figure Cargo bay doors optionally open Landing gear to be optionally. The brilliance of the launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis is reflected in nearby waters. Atlantis was the last shuttle launched out of the Shuttle. She flew her first mission on Octoand 32 missions later was retired on July 21, 2011.

Atlantis was the last planned shuttle until the Challenger disaster, and Endeavour was built as a replacement. (AP) - Atlantis and four astronauts returned from the International Space Station in triumph Thursday, bringing an end to NASAs. Lexington was proud to collaborate on Space Shuttle Atlantis, an extremely unique and exciting attraction. The Space Shuttle Atlantis played an important part in the United States 30 year space exploration. The Space Shuttle Atlantis was the fourth operational Orbiter Vehicle built in the shuttle fleet. This image of Space Shuttle Atlantis was taken from the press site at Kennedy Space Center. In 2013, though NASA was facing the end of an era of space shuttle flights, a new flagship experience was created to tell its 30-year, 135 mission story. Kennedy Space Center (CNN) - Space shuttle Atlantis lifted off Friday morning on the final mission of America's 30-year shuttle program, a thunderously poignant moment that drew people from around.

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