Shuttle Endeavour made the first International Space Station assembly mission in December 1998.
Shuttle Endeavour Specifications
Primary Function:Orbiter Vehicle (OV-105)
Contractor:Various; Rockwell International’s Space Transportation Systems Division
Crew:Up to eight
Unit Cost:N/A
Powerplant
Three main engines running on liquid hydrogen/liquid oxygen propellant, rated at 512,950 lb thrust each; two solid, reusable rocket boosters rated at 3,300,000 lb each at launch, running on aluminum powder, iron oxide, and ammonium perchlorate powder.
Dimensions
Length:121 ft
Wingspan:78 ft
Height:57 ft
Weights
Empty:151,205 lb (68,586 kg)
With main engines:172,000 lb (78,019 kg)
Performance
Speed:17,500 mph — typical orbit
Ceiling:N/A
Range:N/A
Armament
N/A
Shuttle Endeavour Achievements
Shuttle Endeavour made the first International Space Station assembly mission in December 1998.[tubepress mode=’tag’, tagValue=’Shuttle Endeavour’]