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Space Shuttle Technical Diagrams

This series of diagrams should be especially interesting and useful for modelers and other space enthusiasts who want to see "blueprints" of the Space Shuttle orbiter. Special thanks to Chris Gamble who scanned the images.

from Space Shuttle News Reference (NASA), p 1-8
Views of the exterior of the space shuttle from the top, bottom, front, back and side with its parts labeled.
from Space Shuttle News Reference (NASA), p 3-4.
Labeled diagram with a side view of the exterior of the space shuttle orbiter.
from Space Shuttle News Reference (NASA), p 3-5.
Labeled diagram showing the space shuttle's structures.
from Space Shuttle News Reference (NASA), p 3-6.
Diagram showing the length, width, height, and other dimensions of the space shuttle orbiter.
from Space Shuttle News Reference (NASA), p. 3-7.
Labeled diagram showing the space shuttle's forward fuselage.
from Space Shuttle News Reference (NASA), p 3-8.
Labeled diagram of the crew module layout of the space shuttle.
from Space Shuttle News Reference (NASA), p. 3-9.
Labeled diagram of the space shuttle's flight deck crew cabin arrangement and aft flight-deck configuration
from Space Shuttle News Reference (NASA), p. 3-10.
Labeled diagram of the space shuttle's mid-deck crew cabin arrangement
from Space Shuttle News Reference (NASA), p. 3-23.
Labeled diagram of the space shuttle's mechanical subsystems
From Space Shuttle News Reference (NASA), p. 3-25.
Labeled diagram showing how the crew can enter and exit through the shuttle's side hatch.
From: Space Shuttle News Reference (NASA), p. 5-5.
Labeled diagram showing a cutaway view the forward section of the space shuttle with the flight deck, mid deck and lower deck.
From: Space Shuttle News Reference (NASA), p. 5-8.
Labeled diagram showing the locations and structures of the commander, pilot, and specialist seats on the space shuttle.
From: Space Shuttle News Reference (NASA), p. 5-6.
Labeled diagram showing the location of sleep bags in the Space Shuttle
From: Space Shuttle News Reference (NASA), p. 5-9.
Labeled diagram with four crew restraints on the space shuttle: foot restraint platform, airlock foot restraint, work/dining table, and portable desk.
From Space Shuttle News Reference (NASA), p. 5-12.
Labeled diagram showing the space shuttle orbiter's primary and secondary egress routes.
From: Space Shuttle News Reference (NASA), p. 5-21.
Labeled diagram showing the galley configuration for the Space Shuttle.
From: Space Shuttle News Reference (NASA), p. 5-25.
Labeled diagram showing the Shuttle's rigid sleep station provisions
from Space Shuttle News Reference (NASA), p. 5-26.
Labeled technical diagram of the personal hygiene equipment on board the space shuttle orbiter.