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The orbiter, the airplane looking part, and the solid rocket boosters are reused. However, the SRBs (solid rocket boosters) have to be completely dismantled and almost totally rebuilt.
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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 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.
What spacecraft that can be reused?
The American space shuttle.
What nasa spacecraft was made to be reused?
The space shuttle.
Was any part of the space shuttle reusable?
Much of the shuttle was reused for each flight. A complete inspection was done of the outer cover of the shuttle body itself. The main tank for fuel (the large rust colored tank) was a throw away, but the two solid fuel engines on either side were also reused, once they were repacked and inspected.
What was the first spacecraft to be reused?
Th space shuttle columbia.
What part of the space shuttle is reused?
The Space Shuttle's orbiters were designed to be reused for multiple missions. After each flight, the orbiter would undergo refurbishment and upgrades to prepare for its next mission. The solid rocket boosters and external fuel tank were not reusable and were discarded after each launch.
Is a space shuttle reusable?
Yes, the Space Shuttle was designed to be reusable, with the orbiter being the only part that was meant to return to Earth and be reused for multiple missions. The solid rocket boosters and external fuel tank were not reusable.
What are the two parts parts that can be reused on a space shuttle?
The two white SRBS and the orbiter itself.
Are the parts of a space shuttle reused?
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.
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.
