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The space shuttle Columbia landed at White Sands, New Mexico due to unfavorable weather conditions at its primary landing site in Florida. White Sands was chosen as a backup landing site because it offered a safe and suitable location for the shuttle to land.
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∙ 13y agoThe Columbia didn't land "on the white sands", it landed at White Sands Missile Range.
In 1982, STS-3 was planned as a 7 day flight. However, it was extended an extra day because of high winds at the backup landing site, Northrop Strip, at White Sands Missile Range near Las Cruces, New Mexico, since the planned landing site at Edwards AFB had flooded due to excessive rain. The orbiters were not yet landing at the Cape. A large-scale equipment movement from Edwards AFB to White Sands was undertaken during the mission to ensure that a landing could be fully supported.
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When did the space shuttle land in white sands?
Space Shuttle Columbia was forced to land at White Sands, NM because of flooding at the original site. This took place on STS-3 on March 30, 1982.
Where is the White Sands Missile Range in White Sands Missile New Mexico located?
The address of the White Sands Missile Range is: Po Box 171, White Sands Missile, NM 88002-0171
When was White Sands National Monument created?
White Sands National Monument was created in 1933.
What is the phone number of the White Sands Missile Range in White Sands Missile New Mexico?
The phone number of the White Sands Missile Range is: 575-678-2121.
What did Columbus first call the island he landed on?
Columbia
Where is White Sands located?
White Sands National Monument is located in south-central New Mexico near the town of Alamogordo.
What is the airport code for Alamogordo-White Sands Regional Airport?
The airport code for Alamogordo-White Sands Regional Airport is ALM.
What are 2 natural resources in british Columbia?
A few natural resources of British Columbia: Forestry; mining; natural gas (tar sands.)
What are Jamaica's white sands mostly made of?
White sand is often made out of pure silica (SiO2), so I guess that's also the case for Jamaica's white sands.
Is las alamos in white sands?
No, Los Alamos is a town in New Mexico known for the Los Alamos National Laboratory where atomic bomb research was conducted. White Sands is a separate location in New Mexico known for its white sand dunes at White Sands National Park.
Where was the Arabian Oryx reintroduced?
White Sands
How much does it cost to get in white sands?
10$
