Space Shuttle Independence

Space Shuttle Independence, formerly known as Explorer, is a full-scale, high-fidelity replica of the Space Shuttle orbiter. It was built by Guard-Lee in , installed at in 1993, and moved to in 2012.
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  • Tourist attraction
  • Description: Space Shuttle replica on display at Space Center Houston
  • Also known as
    “Explorer”
    “Independence”
    “Shuttle Independence”
    “Space Shuttle Explorer”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Space Center Houston and Johnson Space Center.
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is a science museum that serves… is situated 340 feet south of Space Shuttle Independence.
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The Lyndon B. is NASA's center… is situated 1 mile northeast of Space Shuttle Independence.
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NASA's Christopher C. Kraft Jr. is situated 3,600 feet northeast of Space Shuttle Independence.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Nassau Bay and Clear Lake.
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Space Shuttle Independence

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Latitude
29.55205° or 29° 33′ 7″ north
Longitude
-95.09721° or 95° 5′ 50″ west
Open location code
76X6HW23+R4
Open­Street­Map ID
way 894077622
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­museum
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
Wiki­data ID
Q994165

Satellite Map

Discover this place from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Asturian to Ukrainian—“Space Shuttle Independence” goes by many names.
  • Asturian: “Independence”
  • Bulgarian: “Иксплорър”
  • Chinese: “独立号航天飞机”
  • Dutch: “Explorer”
  • Dutch: “Independence”
  • Dutch: “Spaceshuttle Explorer”
  • German: “Independence (Raumfähre)”
  • German: “Independence”
  • Hebrew: “מעבורת החלל אקספלורר”
  • Hungarian: “Explorer űrrepülőgép”
  • Italian: “Space Shuttle Explorer”
  • Italian: “Space Shuttle Independence”
  • Japanese: “エクスプローラー”
  • Japanese: “スペースシャトル・インディペンデンス”
  • Polish: “Explorer”
  • Polish: “Independence”
  • Russian: “Индепенденс”
  • Russian: “Эксплорер (шаттл)”
  • Swedish: “Explorer”
  • Swedish: “Independence”
  • Ukrainian: “Експлорер (шатл)”
  • Ukrainian: “Експлорер”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Shuttle Carrier Aircraft and White Room.

Nearby Places

Explore places such as Gift Station and SpaceTrader Gift Shop.

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