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Typically a space shuttle mission lasts about a week, although a mission can last up to 10 days. However with the extended duration orbiter (EDO) pallet (A 15 ft diameter assembly of equipment) installed in the space shuttle's payload bay, a shuttle mission can last up to 16 days. The flaw with the EDO though is that it takes up weight and space in the shuttle's payload bay, meaning that the shuttle cannot carry as much cargo. A total of 14 space shuttle missions have used the EDO pallet, although it was destroyed by the Columbia accident on STS-107.
The longest space shuttle mission was STS-80, which lasted 17 days and 15 hours. The shortest were STS-1 and STS-2, each lasting 2 days and 6 hours.
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What was the name of the last Space Shuttle Mission?
Atlantis was the last space shuttle, But the mission was STS-135
How many crew are usually involved in a space shuttle mission?
The Shuttle requires a minimum of four crew members to operate safely and there have been as many as eight. I haven't looked this up but a typical crew is probably about 6.
How long is a space shuttle in space?
Depends on the Mission, ussualy the space shuttle is up for about 3 days to a week at a timeSpace shuttle missions ranged from 3 to 17 days 15 hours.
What was the mission of the Space Shuttle Columbia?
During its final mission, the space shuttle Columbia was on a scientific research mission. One topic of study was microgravity.
Who was the first US civilian to fly on a space shuttle mission?
Christa McAuliffe, although not for very long as the space shuttle challenger exploded 73 seconds after takeoff.
What is the last space shuttle mission called?
The last space shuttle mission was STS-135
When is the last shuttle mission?
The last planned shuttle mission is due July 8, 2011 with Atlantis
What was the name of the last Space Shuttle Mission?
Atlantis was the last space shuttle, But the mission was STS-135
Which shuttle will fly the last mission?
Space Shuttle Discovery.
Have NASA launched an emergency shuttle mission July 2010?
No. The next shuttle mission - which will be the next-to-last shuttle launch - is scheduled for October, 2010.
How long is a space shuttle in space?
Depends on the Mission, ussualy the space shuttle is up for about 3 days to a week at a timeSpace shuttle missions ranged from 3 to 17 days 15 hours.
How many crew are usually involved in a space shuttle mission?
The Shuttle requires a minimum of four crew members to operate safely and there have been as many as eight. I haven't looked this up but a typical crew is probably about 6.
If I missed the shuttle at a typical airport hotel how long would I have to wait for the next one?
one hour
What was the mission of the Space Shuttle Columbia?
During its final mission, the space shuttle Columbia was on a scientific research mission. One topic of study was microgravity.
Who is the only woman to command space shuttle mission?
Eileen Collins commanded the STS-114 'Return To Flight' mission in 1999 and was the first female commander of a shuttle mission. This mission was the first to fly after the tragic loss of the shuttle 'Columbia' and its crew.
Who was the first US civilian to fly on a space shuttle mission?
Christa McAuliffe, although not for very long as the space shuttle challenger exploded 73 seconds after takeoff.
What is the mission number of the last space shuttle mission?
STS-135
