Independence

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Space Shuttle Independence, formerly known as Explorer, is a full-scale, high-fidelity replica of the Space Shuttle. It was built by Guard-Lee in Apopka, Florida, installed at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in 1993, and moved to Space Center Houston in 2012. It was built using schematics, blueprints and archival documents provided by NASA and by shuttle contractors such as Rockwell International. While many of the features on the replica are simulated, some parts, including the landing gear's Michelin tires, have been used in the Space Shuttle program. The model is 122.7 ft (37.4 m) long, 54 ft (16 m) high, has a 78 ft (24 m) wingspan, and weighs 171,860 lb (77,950 kg).

1993  Wikimedia, Wikidata
Explorer; Space Shuttle Explorer; Space Shuttle Independence
Space Shuttle orbiter, replica, exhibit, 

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Location: 28.5252, -80.6804, KML, Cluster Map, Maps,
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    1993 Independence
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    Space Center Houston March 2022 19 (Space Shuttle replica Independence flight deck)Space Center Houston March 2022 19 (Space Shuttle replica Independence flight deck)
    Space Center Houston March 2022 21 (Space Shuttle replica Independence satellite motor cradle)Space Center Houston March 2022 21 (Space Shuttle replica Independence satellite motor cradle)
    Space Center Houston March 2022 20 (Space Shuttle replica Independence payload bay)Space Center Houston March 2022 20 (Space Shuttle replica Independence payload bay)
    Space Center Houston March 2022 01 (Space Shuttle replica Independence and Shuttle Carrier Aircraft 905)Space Center Houston March 2022 01 (Space Shuttle replica Independence and Shuttle Carrier Aircraft 905)
      TypeSubtypeDateDescriptionNotesSource
      classrocketInspirationSpace Shuttle orbiter, exhibit, mockup,Wikidata
      classrocketSpace Shuttle AtlantisSpace Shuttle orbiter, exhibit,Wikidata
      classspace objectOrion 001Orion, reentry capsule,Wikidata
      classspace programExploration Ground Systems,Wikidata
      organisationorganisation2017Saturn Satellite Networksbusiness,Wikidata
      sitelaunch padCape Canaveral Launch Complex 26launch pad,Wikidata
      sitelaunch padCape Canaveral Launch Complex 31launch pad,Wikidata
      sitelaunch padCape Canaveral Launch Complex 34launch pad,Wikidata
      sitelaunch padCape Canaveral Launch Complex 37Alaunch pad,Wikidata
      sitelaunch padCape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 37Blaunch pad,Wikidata
      sitelaunch padCape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 46launch pad,Wikidata
      sitelaunch padKennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39Alaunch pad,Wikidata
      sitelaunch padKennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39Blaunch pad,Wikidata
      sitelaunch padKennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39Cabandoned project, launch pad,Wikidata
      sitelaunch pad1953Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 2launch pad, military installation,Wikidata
      sitelaunch pad1953Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 3launch pad, military installation,Wikidata
      sitelaunch pad1953Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 9launch pad, military installation,Wikidata
      sitelaunch pad1953Launch Complex 1launch pad, military installation,Wikidata
      sitelaunch pad1955Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 5launch pad, military installation,Wikidata
      sitelaunch pad1955Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 10launch pad, military installation,Wikidata
      sitelaunch pad1955Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 18Aformer entity, launch pad,Wikidata
      sitelaunch pad1955Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 6launch pad, military installation,Wikidata
      sitelaunch pad1956Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 11launch pad, military installation,Wikidata
      sitelaunch pad1956Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 12launch pad, military installation,Wikidata
      sitelaunch pad1956Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 13launch pad, military installation, replaced entity,Wikidata
      sitelaunch pad1956Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 14launch pad, military installation,Wikidata
      sitelaunch pad1956Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 17Aformer entity, launch pad,Wikidata
      sitelaunch pad1956Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 17Bformer entity, launch pad,Wikidata
      sitelaunch pad1957Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 16launch pad,Wikidata
      sitelaunch pad1957Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 15launch pad, military installation,Wikidata
      sitelaunch pad1957Cape Canaveral Launch Pad LC-25Alaunch pad,Wikidata
      sitelaunch pad1957Cape Canaveral Launch Pad LC-25Blaunch pad,Wikidata
      sitelaunch pad1958Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 19former entity, launch pad,Wikidata
      sitelaunch pad1958Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 18Bformer entity, launch pad,Wikidata
      sitelaunch pad1959Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 20launch pad,Wikidata
      sitelaunch pad1965Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Space Launch Complex 40launch pad,Wikidata
      sitelaunch pad1965Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 41launch pad,Wikidata
      sitelaunch pad1967Cape Canaveral Launch Pad LC-25Claunch pad,Wikidata
      sitelaunch pad1967Cape Canaveral Launch Pad LC-25Dlaunch pad,Wikidata
      sitelaunch pad2015Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39Claunch pad,Wikidata
      sitelaunch pad2020Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 48launch pad,Wikidata
      siterocket launch siteCape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 30Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, launch site,Wikidata
      siterocket launch siteCape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 32launch site,Wikidata
      siterocket launch siteCape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 37launch site,Wikidata
      siterocket launch siteKennedy Space Center Launch Complex 49launch site, proposed entity,Wikidata
      siterocket launch siteSpaceport Floridaspaceport,Wikidata
      siterocket launch siteSpaceport Florida Launch Complex 36launch site,Wikidata
      siterocket launch site1949Cape Canaveral Air Force Stationair base, spaceport,Wikidata
      siterocket launch site1952Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 4launch site, military installation,Wikidata
      siterocket launch site1955Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 18former entity, launch site,Wikidata
      siterocket launch site1956Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 17former entity, launch site,Wikidata
      siterocket launch site1957Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 25launch site,Wikidata
      siterocket launch site1958Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 29launch site,Wikidata
      siterocket launch site1959Kennedy Space CenterNASA facility, research institute, spaceport,Wikidata
      siterocket launch site1960Integrate-Transfer-Launch Complexlaunch site,Wikidata
      siterocket launch site1963Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39launch site,Wikidata
      commonsimageSpace Center Houston March 2022 19 (Space Shuttle replica Independence flight deck) Commons
      commonsimageSpace Center Houston March 2022 21 (Space Shuttle replica Independence satellite motor cradle) Commons
      commonsimageSpace Center Houston March 2022 20 (Space Shuttle replica Independence payload bay) Commons
      commonsimageSpace Center Houston March 2022 01 (Space Shuttle replica Independence and Shuttle Carrier Aircraft 905) Commons
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