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First 100 STS Launches Description: Listing of photos that represent the first 100 launches in the Shuttle program, listed chronologically. Includes links to most of the mission websites. This is an astronomyLINKS recommended site. Record Last Updated: 16-Oct-2000 | Clicks: 1240

Space Shuttle Coordinate System Description: The space shuttle coordinate reference system is a means of locating specific points on the shuttle. Record Last Updated: 7-Aug-2000 | Clicks: 1022

Space Shuttle News Referrence Manual Description: NSTS 1988 News Reference Manual; large collection of information on the Space Transportation System (STS) and the Space Shuttle. This is an astronomyLINKS recommended site. Record Last Updated: 7-Aug-2000 | Clicks: 993

Space Shuttle Orbiter Vehicles Description: Information and spec sheet for the operational, test and retired Space Shuttle fleet; Columbia, Challenger, Discovery, Atlantis, Endeavour, Enterprise, Pathfinder Record Last Updated: 7-Aug-2000 | Clicks: 1173

Space Shuttle Reentry Photos Description: The reentry of the Space Shuttle into the Earth's atmosphere can be seen from points close to the groundtrack if conditions are right. Fortunately, Houston, Texas is in a good location for viewing reentry from 28.5 degree inclination orbits. The other requirements are clear skies and a landing time that puts the Shuttle over Houston when it is dark outside. Missions on the site include STS-51 (Discovery), STS-82 (Discovery), STS-93 (Columbia), STS-103 (Discovery), and STS-105 (Discovery). Record Last Updated: 12-Aug-2005 | Clicks: 1288

Space Shuttle Status Reports Description: Up to date Shuttle launch and landing status reports including estimated dates, times, and orbiter processing notes. It does not necessarily reflect the chronological order of upcoming Space Shuttle flights. This is an astronomyLINKS recommended site. Record Last Updated: 24-May-2001 | Clicks: 1021

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