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Did space shuttle Columbia ever go to the International Space station?
No, the space shuttle Columbia did not visit the International Space Station. It was primarily used for scientific research in low Earth orbit and servicing missions for the Hubble Space Telescope. The International Space Station was visited by other space shuttles in the fleet.
How long does it take to get to the space shuttle to the space station?
It takes about 8.5 minutes for a space shuttle to reach orbit and then rendezvous with the International Space Station, which orbits approximately 250 miles above Earth.
What is the name of the space shuttle at the moment in space?
Sunday, July 19, 2009:The space shuttle "Endeavor" is presently docked in earth orbit with the International Space Station.
Is the International Space Station a space shuttle?
No. It is a satellite.
How long does it take the space shuttle to reach space stations?
The space shuttle took about 8.5 minutes to reach the International Space Station after launch. The shuttle travelled at speeds of around 17,500 miles per hour to reach the ISS, which is in low Earth orbit.
Where is the space shuttle Endeavour going to in space?
Currently to the International Space Station. Shuttles only carry things to Earth orbit.
How long does it take to travel from space station to earth in a shuttle?
It takes approximately 3 hours for a space shuttle to travel from the International Space Station (ISS) to Earth. The descent involves a controlled re-entry and landing process.
What does the Space Shuttle dock with?
The Space Shuttle docked with the International Space Station (ISS) during its missions. The shuttle used a docking mechanism called the Orbiter Docking System to connect with the ISS.
What is the difference between a space station and the space shuttle?
A Space Station monitors the Space Shuttle being launched into space and so forth. And a Space Shuttle, is like a rocket they send into space. So the difference is a space shuttle is a rocket, and a space station is a building.
Does the earth gravity affect the astronaut in space?
If he is aboard something that's in Earth-orbit, like the International Space Station or the Space Shuttle, then Earth's gravity is what's keeping him in orbit.
How many trips did the Space Shuttle Columbia make?
The space shuttle Columbia completed 27 successful space flights, not including its final flight whereupon it was destroyed in the Earth's atmosphere. It was the only shuttle apart from the Challenger never to dock with the Mir Space Station or the International Space Station.
Did all space shuttles dock at the International Space Station?
No, not all space shuttles docked at the International Space Station. The Space Shuttle program ended in 2011, and prior to that, shuttles visited several destinations including the International Space Station, the Hubble Space Telescope, and the Russian Mir space station.
