The Shuttle Training Aircraft (STA) is a former NASA training vehicle that duplicated the Space Shuttle's approach profile and handling qualities, allowing pilots to simulate Shuttle landings under controlled conditions before attempting the task on board the orbiter. The STA was also flown to assess weather conditions just prior to Space Shuttle launches and landings.

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Shuttle Training Aircraft

Space Shuttle

Mars Grill

Rocket Garden

A testbed for the United States shuttle program.

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