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How long would the space shuttle take to get to the constellation Orion?
The constellation Orion is about 1,344 light-years away. Since the space shuttle travels at a maximum speed of around 17,500 miles per hour, it would take millions of years to reach Orion. It is currently not feasible for a space shuttle to travel that distance.
Name of first space shuttle to go to mars?
The first space shuttle to go to Mars is expected to be NASA's Orion spacecraft, which will carry astronauts to Mars as part of the Artemis program. As of now, no space shuttle has traveled to Mars.
Why are they dismantleing a space shuttle?
To donate it's parts to the Orion program and make them safe for public display.
Which space shuttle is in space right now?
There are currently no space shuttles in operation, as the Space Shuttle program was retired in 2011. However, various spacecraft like the SpaceX Dragon and NASA's Orion are conducting missions to the International Space Station.
What is the Name of the space ship to replace the space shuttle?
The Spacecraft that will replace the Space Shuttle will be plain rockets, the Ares 1: Which carrys Astronauts, and the Ares 5: Which carries cargo, the capsule: Orion, and the Ares 1 will take astronauts to the moon and eventully to mars.
What direction will space exploration take when the current space shuttle fleet is retired?
The space shuttle is scheduled to be retired in 2010. Immediately after the transportation of Americans to the International Space Station will be done through the Russian Soyuz TMA spacecraft. In or around 2014-2015, NASA will commission its Orion spacecraft. The Orion will start off bringing astronauts to the Space Station and will move on to its main goal, bringing people to the Moon for long duration stays.
Why is a space shuttle incapable of reaching Mars?
NASA's space shuttles were not designed for long space missions; the initial idea was to build shuttles to reach the Moon. The present-day space shuttle can only reach low Earth orbit. The aging shuttle fleet (approaching thirty years old) is due to be retired. The Orion spacecraft will carry the next major American space missions.
What are the Mars rovers future missions?
Yes they are launched by the Orion spacecraft (space shuttle's replacement)around 2020 and people will be on the rover for 2-8 days and finally return to the Orion module and go back to earth.
Will NASA schedule another night launch of space shuttle?
No, NASA retired the space shuttle program in 2011 and does not have any plans to schedule additional shuttle launches. However, NASA continues to conduct space missions using other spacecraft, such as the Falcon 9 rocket and the Orion spacecraft.
What country developed the Space Shuttle?
USA, and the Soviets had a similar vehicle called Buran.
How will astronauts get to the moon after the space shuttle retires in 2011?
There is a new project that would allow us to go to the Moon or possibly beyond(project is named Orion). Space shuttle aren't capable of travel to the Moon. No spaceship currently used is able to fly a man to the Moon.
What was the last space shuttle ever built?
Space Shuttle Endeavour was the final Space Shuttle built. It was built to replace Space Shuttle Challenger.
