The Space Shuttle Orbiter Approach and Landing Test is part of the Space Shuttle Orbiter Project development testing that will precede the first Space Shuttle Orbital Flight Test. The approach and landing test will be accomplished during a 1-year period beginning in early 1977. The first Space Shuttle Orbiter to be assembled will be used to perform the approach and landing tests. A modified Boeing 747 aircraft will be used as a carrier for in-flight testing and launching of the Orbiter. The primary objectives of the approach and landing test are to verify the Orbiter/Shuttle Carrier Aircraft test configuration, to verify Orbiter manual approach and landing in the first Orbital Flight Test configuration, and to demonstrate an Orbiter Automatic Terminal Area Energy Management/Autoland capability.


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    Title :

    Space Shuttle Orbiter Approach and Landing Test


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Technology today for tomorrow; Twelfth Space Congress ; 1975 ; Cocoa Beach, FL


    Publication date :

    1975-01-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English