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Shuttle External Markings

This section has valuable information for modelers and it was made possible after a thorough Internet photo research of the Space Shuttle from launch and landing phases to mark the differences between external markings on all Orbiters. Part of this project was made possible by using the SIM #3 Space Shuttle book from Mike Mackowski, it was an excellent source of information to start with. External marking differences are noted on the Shuttle's nose tiles, top of crewcabin, crew hatch patterns, payload bay door hinges, vent door markings on walls, labels for urine and water dump ports on walls, black tiles on OMS pods, OMS patterns, tail, and markings on wings. These files will help you build an accurate Shuttle model for any mission.

Enterprise OV-101 became the Flight Test Orbiter for the Approach and Landing Tests missions in 1977. Check the original external markings for Enterprise and the markings used in 1983 at the Paris Air Show Tour.

External Tank / Solid Rocket Booster Modifications

Since the early years of the Space Shuttle program, the External Tank and Solid Rocket Boosters also underwent different modifications. Important things to note are: External Tank changes in nosecone colors, intertank section changes, fuel tubing modifications, PAL ramps and bipod changes. SRB changes in nosecone patterns, stripe patterns, Systems Tunnel variations and ET attachment ring modification. The following file shows all the stack configurations.

Shuttle Mission Covers Collection

Collect all Mission Covers in a pdf format. Enjoy the graphics and relive the Space Shuttle program in a colorful presentation.

Early Missions 1981 - 1986 (7.9 mb)

Return to Flight 1988 - 1992 (7 mb)

Missions 1993 - 1997 (9 mb)

Missions 1998 - 2003 (13 mb)

Return to Flight 2005 - 2011 (13 mb)

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