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Yes and no. The SRBs (solid rocket boosters) and EFT (external fuel tank) are jettisoned on takeoff. The orbiter (the part that lands) is reused, though several components are replaced periodically, such as the heat shield tiles, thruster assemblies, and computer components.

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What space shuttle was reused?

The space shuttle that was reused was the Space Shuttle Orbiter, a part of NASA's Space Shuttle system. The first orbiter to be reused was Columbia, followed by Challenger, Discovery, Atlantis, and Endeavour.


What are the two parts parts that can be reused on a space shuttle?

The two white SRBS and the orbiter itself.


Which parts of a space shuttle are re-used?

The orbiter itself and the Solid Rocket Boosters are reused, although parts are continually replaced.


What spacecraft that can be reused?

The American space shuttle.


What nasa spacecraft was made to be reused?

The space shuttle.


What was the first spacecraft to be reused?

Th space shuttle columbia.


How does space shuttle work?

first the rocket boosters carry it into space then the external tank pushes the shuttle above earth then when the shuttle is ready the external tank falls off and the shuttle is ready for its mission then after its mission the shuttle lands and blows out a parachute come out from the back to help the shuttle slow down.any parts from the rocket or shuttle can be reused except the external tank.


What part of the space shuttle cannot be reused?

The external fuel tank of the space shuttle cannot be reused. It is a one-time use component that is jettisoned and burns up in the atmosphere upon reentry.


What part of the space shuttle is not resusabe?

The Space Shuttle's large rust colored external tank cannot be reused. It burns up upon reentry into the atmosphere.


Do the space shuttle rockets get reused?

The two white Solid Rocket boosters fall back into the sea and are re-used. The main engines are on the shuttle itself which of course is used many times.


What are the Components of a space shuttle?

many parts.


How does a space shuttle work?

first the rocket boosters carry it into space then the external tank pushes the shuttle above earth then when the shuttle is ready the external tank falls off and the shuttle is ready for its mission then after its mission the shuttle lands and blows out a parachute come out from the back to help the shuttle slow down.any parts from the rocket or shuttle can be reused except the external tank.