Space Shuttle Discovery

Space Shuttle Discovery (OV-103) is the third space shuttle run by NASA. It has flew more missions than any orbiter. It is named after RRS Discovery. It was retired on March 9, 2011. It has spent one year (365 days) in space. It is now on display at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington D.C.[1]

Space Shuttle Discovery taking off on the STS-41 mission
  • The first launch of Space Shuttle Discovery
    The first launch of Space Shuttle Discovery
  • The rollout of Space Shuttle Discovery
    The rollout of Space Shuttle Discovery
  • The tail cone being attached to Space Shuttle Discovery
    The tail cone being attached to Space Shuttle Discovery
  • Discovery on the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft
    Discovery on the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft
  • Discovery launches on her final mission
  • Discovery seen from the Cupola
    Discovery seen from the Cupola
  • Discovery after landing
    Discovery after landing
  • Discovery launches on STS-131
  • Discovery doing backflip
    Discovery doing backflip
  • Discovery final landing and landing on STS-133

Tribute and mission insignas
NASA Orbiter Tribute for Space Shuttle Discovery
Mission insignia for Discovery flights
STS-41-D
STS-51-A
STS-51-C
STS-51-D
STS-51-G
STS-51-I
STS 26
STS 29
STS 33
STS 31
STS 41
STS 39
STS 48
STS 42
STS 53
STS 56
STS 51
STS 60
STS 64
STS 63
STS 70
STS 82
STS 85
STS 91
STS 95
STS 96
STS 103
STS 92
STS 102
STS 105
STS 114
STS 121
STS 116
STS 120
STS 124
STS 119
STS 128
STS 131
STS 133

References
  1. "BBC News - Space shuttle Endeavour rolls through Los Angeles". bbc.co.uk. October 14, 2012. Retrieved October 15, 2012.
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