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| number = OV-107 | | number = OV-107 | ||
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| − | | contract = July 31, | + | | contract = July 31, 2006 |
| cost = $2.9 billion (2007) | | cost = $2.9 billion (2007) | ||
| named_after = ''[[Wikipedia:Terra Nova (ship)|Terra Nova]]''<br>[[Wikipedia:Terra Nova Expedition|Terra Nova Expedition]] | | named_after = ''[[Wikipedia:Terra Nova (ship)|Terra Nova]]''<br>[[Wikipedia:Terra Nova Expedition|Terra Nova Expedition]] | ||
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| − | '''Space Shuttle ''Terra Nova''''' ([[Wikipedia:Orbiter Vehicle Designation|Orbiter Vehicle Designation]]: OV-107) is one of the | + | '''Space Shuttle ''Terra Nova''''' ([[Wikipedia:Orbiter Vehicle Designation|Orbiter Vehicle Designation]]: OV-107) is one of the three currently operational orbiters in the Space Shuttle fleet of the [[International Space Agency]]. (The others are ''[[Space Shuttle Constitution|Constitution]]'' and ''[[Space Shuttle Patriot|Patriot]]''.) |
==History== | ==History== | ||
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| [[STS-4V]] | | [[STS-4V]] | ||
| Test flight of updated [[Wikipedia:Manned Maneuvering Unit|MMU]], and two [[Wikipedia:Extended Duration Orbiter|EDO]] pallets. Holds record for most people in space at once (18) on launch. | | Test flight of updated [[Wikipedia:Manned Maneuvering Unit|MMU]], and two [[Wikipedia:Extended Duration Orbiter|EDO]] pallets. Holds record for most people in space at once (18) on launch. | ||
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| + | | 3 | ||
| + | | 2010, NET March 8 | ||
| + | | [[Orbital Contingency Test Flight]] | ||
| + | | In orbit linkup and test of [[Wikipedia:STS-3xx|Contingency Shuttle Crew Support]] and other orbital emergency procedures. | ||
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| + | ==External links== | ||
| + | * [http://science.ksc.nasa.gov/shuttle/missions/missions.html Mission Summary Archive] | ||
| + | * [http://lafayetteinc.com/index.php?title=Main_Page Shuttle Orbiter ''Terra Nova'' (OV-107)] | ||
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| + | {{Space Shuttle Terra Nova}} | ||
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| + | [[Category:Space Shuttles]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:03, 18 October 2009
| Terra Nova OV-107 | |
 Space Shuttle Terra Nova at Vandenberg AFB SLC-6 in launch configuration, April 7, 2009. | |
| OV designation | OV-107 |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Contract award | July 31, 2006 |
| Named after | Terra Nova Terra Nova Expedition |
| Status | Active |
| First flight | STS-2V March 4, 2009 - March 6, 2009 |
Space Shuttle Terra Nova (Orbiter Vehicle Designation: OV-107) is one of the three currently operational orbiters in the Space Shuttle fleet of the International Space Agency. (The others are Constitution and Patriot.)
History
Design
Features
Flights
| # | Launch date | Designation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2009, March 4 | STS-2V | First Terra Nova mission. First manned polar orbit mission. |
| 2 | 2009, July 29 | STS-4V | Test flight of updated MMU, and two EDO pallets. Holds record for most people in space at once (18) on launch. |
| 3 | 2010, NET March 8 | Orbital Contingency Test Flight | In orbit linkup and test of Contingency Shuttle Crew Support and other orbital emergency procedures. |
External links
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