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NASA Glenn and America's Shuttle

Shuttle Model in Wind Tunnel

NASA Glenn scientists and engineers contributed to the original design of the space shuttle and have continued to support the program through testing and scientific research. See images of NASA Glenn's contributions to the shuttle program.

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Overview

Glenn Continues to Improve Shuttle Safety

As NASA resumes construction on the space station, the shuttle program is coming up on some of the most challenging missions ever. NASA Glenn continues working to improve space shuttle safety.
Glenn Contributes to Return to Flight

NASA employees and partners across the country worked together to return the space shuttle safely to flight. Find out how the women and men of NASA Glenn contributed to Discovery's July 2005 mission.
Glenn Impacts Main Engine Design

Pioneering work at the Glenn Research Center paved the way for today's space shuttle main engines.
Glenn Improves Orbiter Fuel Cells

Fuel cells provide all of the space shuttle orbiter's electrical needs. NASA Glenn helped develop improved fuel cells for the shuttle program.
Glenn Sends Experiments into Orbit

NASA Glenn experiments that fly on the shuttle result in technological advances that improve flight, space exploration and everyday life.