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:''In both prototype Space Shuttles, ''Enterprise'' and ''Columbia'', the orbiter names were painted on the cargo bay doors just above the hinge and behind the crew module (besides having the unique wing marks of USA and the American flag alone, each on one wing). For ''Challenger'' and the following production models, the names were painted on the side of the crew module below the cockpit windows to facilitate the reading of orbiter names in photographs taken while the cargo bay doors were open. ''Columbia'' itself was modified after to follow this rule after STS-9, and eventually would lose the unique wing markings in its 2000 overhaul. ''Enterprise'' was painted sometime in the early 80's to better resemble space-worthy shuttles, including ''Challenger''-like wing markings, but to this day her name markings remain on the cargo bay doors.'' |
:''In both prototype Space Shuttles, ''Enterprise'' and ''Columbia'', the orbiter names were painted on the cargo bay doors just above the hinge and behind the crew module (besides having the unique wing marks of USA and the American flag alone, each on one wing). For ''Challenger'' and the following production models, the names were painted on the side of the crew module below the cockpit windows to facilitate the reading of orbiter names in photographs taken while the cargo bay doors were open. ''Columbia'' itself was modified after to follow this rule after STS-9, and eventually would lose the unique wing markings in its 2000 overhaul. ''Enterprise'' was painted sometime in the early 80's to better resemble space-worthy shuttles, including ''Challenger''-like wing markings, but to this day her name markings remain on the cargo bay doors.'' |
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Revision as of 00:46, 24 December 2010
Space Shuttle Enterprise on Earth.
Archer's drawing of Orbiter 101
The Space Shuttle Enterprise (orbiter vehicle designation OV-101) was NASA's first space shuttle, and Earth's first reusable test vehicle. She was used primarily to verify the performance of the Space Shuttle Orbiter design during final approach and landing and never flew in space. She is currently displayed in the Udvar-Hazy Center of the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum.
An artistic rendition of the space shuttle Enterprise was also displayed in Jonathan Archer's ready room, showing Enterprise in flight during one of the final two free flight tests (tests 1 through 3 were conducted with the ferry tailcone attached to reduce aerodynamic drag). The drawing includes the prototype shuttle's nose probe which was removed after approach and landing tests were complete. (Star Trek: Enterprise)
It was also honored with a portrait on the famous USS Enterprise's recreation deck. (Star Trek: The Motion Picture)
This space shuttle Enterprise also appeared docked to the International Space Station as a model in Benjamin Sisko's office on Deep Space 9. (Star Trek Encyclopedia)
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Appendices
Background information
Featured in a display (center) of ships named Enterprise prior to 2273.
The cast of TOS in front of the Enterprise
The first space shuttle was originally supposed to be named Constitution, in honor of the United States' bicentennial celebrations in 1976. However, a massive fan letter campaign organized by Bjo Trimble produced over 200,000 letters asking President Gerald Ford to name the shuttle Enterprise after the Star Trek starship instead. However, here we encounter a paradox, as the Enterprise of the TV series was named after various vessels called "Enterprise", among them the shuttle. (This paradox does, however, manage to establish, in a way, the tradition that all orbiters are named after important ships of history, although all other orbiters were named for ships of discovery, not ships of war.)
In the real world, Enterprise (OV-101) was not designed to be space-worthy, and was meant only for atmospheric tests. It was then intended to be modified for space flight, however, cost and planning issues side-lined those plans, as well as later plans to upgrade it as a replacement for one of the lost shuttles. It is entirely possible that these plans were followed in Trek's history.
The model of the Enterprise docked with the International Space Station seen in Sisko's office on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine was given to the series as a gift by Majel Barrett. (Star Trek Encyclopedia)
Footage of the shuttle Enterprise was included in the montage of historic images showing the opening credits for Star Trek: Enterprise. The image of the shuttle seen in the opening credits of Star Trek: Enterprise is actually one of the later shuttles with the name Enterprise digitally inserted.
- In both prototype Space Shuttles, Enterprise and Columbia, the orbiter names were painted on the cargo bay doors just above the hinge and behind the crew module (besides having the unique wing marks of USA and the American flag alone, each on one wing). For Challenger and the following production models, the names were painted on the side of the crew module below the cockpit windows to facilitate the reading of orbiter names in photographs taken while the cargo bay doors were open. Columbia itself was modified after to follow this rule after STS-9, and eventually would lose the unique wing markings in its 2000 overhaul. Enterprise was painted sometime in the early 80's to better resemble space-worthy shuttles, including Challenger-like wing markings, but to this day her name markings remain on the cargo bay doors.