ANSWER KEY: Space Shuttle Crossword

Directions: 
Complete the following crossword puzzle using your answers to the descriptions below.

  Across		 Down	
4.	The center of the orbiter’s fuselage that holds the payload. 
5.	Landing gear located under this front end of the obiter. 
6.	Landing gear located under the orbiter’s belly.
9.	Commander of STS-93.
10.	A control surface located on the vertical stabilizer controlling yaw.
11.	Opens the cargo bay. 
12.	Located on the trail section it slows the orbiter’s speed.
13.	A control system using as set of engines located on each side of the aft fuselage during re-entry. First word only.
14.	Part of the crew compartment.	
	
1.	Small rocket engines located around the orbiter’s nose, which are the forward control.
2.	A control surface that combines the work of an aileron and an elevator.
3.	What the 3 Space Shuttle Main Engines (SSME) give.
6.	Engine system used to move the orbiter into orbit and out of orbit. Middle word used.
7.	A hinged control surface connected to the aft fuselage. 
8.	Triangular shaped wings.