Space Shuttle Terra Nova
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| Terra Nova OV-107 | |
 Space Shuttle Terra Nova at Vandenberg AFB SLC-6 in launch configuration, April 7, 2009. | |
| OV designation | OV-107 |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Contract award | July 31, 2006 |
| Named after | Terra Nova Terra Nova Expedition |
| Status | Active |
| First flight | STS-2V March 4, 2009 - March 6, 2009 |
Space Shuttle Terra Nova (Orbiter Vehicle Designation: OV-107) is one of the three currently operational orbiters in the Space Shuttle fleet of the International Space Agency. (The others are Constitution and Patriot.)
History
Design
Features
Flights
| # | Launch date | Designation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2009, March 4 | STS-2V | First Terra Nova mission. First manned polar orbit mission. |
| 2 | 2009, July 29 | STS-4V | Test flight of updated MMU, and two EDO pallets. Holds record for most people in space at once (18) on launch. |
| 3 | 2010, NET March 8 | Orbital Contingency Test Flight | In orbit linkup and test of Contingency Shuttle Crew Support and other orbital emergency procedures. |
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