Space Shuttle Patriot
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| Patriot OV-109 | |
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| OV designation | OV-109 |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Contract award | July 31, 2008 |
| Status | Active |
| First flight | STS-6W October 7, 2009 |
| ISS | 1 |
Space Shuttle Patriot (Orbiter Vehicle Designation: OV-109) is one of the three currently operational orbiters in the Space Shuttle fleet of the International Space Agency. (The others are Terra Nova and Constitution.)
History
Design
Flights
| # | Launch date | Designation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2009, October 7 | STS-6W | First Patriot mission. First ISA mission to the International Space Station. |
| 2 | 2009, July 29 | Orbital Contingency Test Flight | In orbit linkup and test of Contingency Shuttle Crew Support and other orbital emergency procedures. |
