Transbordador espacial (vista frontal y trasera)

Transbordador espacial (vista frontal y trasera)
Transbordador espacial (vista frontal y trasera): vehículo espacial reutilizable para viajar entre la Tierra y una estación espacial.
Timón: parte del transbordador que le permite cambiar su posición.
Ventanilla de la cabina de mando: parte de la cabina de mando que le facilita al astronauta la observación externa.
Motores principales: motores que le permiten al transbordador entrar y salir del espacio.
Propulsor de maniobras: motor del transbordador que le permite guiarse.
Tanque: parte del transbordador que contiene combustible almacenado.
Ala: plano de sustentación del transbordador.
Cohete propulsor: cohete de propergol sólido.
Depósito principal: tanque grande unido al orbitador.

Foto :

How's this for a truly awesome photo? Shown in the foreground is Space Shuttle Atlantis on Launch Pad A. The shuttle in the background is Endeavour, on Launch Pad B. Currently, both shuttles are locked and loaded for launch, should something go wrong up in space with the October 11 2008 Atlantis mission. As Tom explains over at his Astronomy Blog, having two shuttles on the pad at the same time is rare, but it is not a cause for concern. When the ISS is not available for rescue purposes, as it might not be for this mission, a second shuttle is made ready for a quick launch. What is sobering, however, is this image is potentially the last of its kind. The space shuttle program is scheduled for retirement in 2010, leaving little chance for similar shuttle family photos in the future.

Animation : Kosmopramo



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