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Which part of the Space Shuttle was manufactured by North American Aviation's successor, Rockwell International?
Orbiter
External fuel tank
Solid rocket boosters
Launch pad
Answer
Rockwell International, the successor to North American Aviation, was responsible for manufacturing the Space Shuttle orbiter. The orbiter was the reusable spacecraft that carried astronauts, payloads, and the necessary equipment for various missions. It played a crucial role in the Space Shuttle program, which lasted from 1981 to 2011.
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