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What space shuttle launched in 1972 is still in orbit?
The first space shuttle was launch in 1981. Space shuttle missions do not stay in orbit, they are designed to return to Earth after missions generally lasting 1-2 weeks.
How does a space shuttle launch into outer space?
The space shuttle is launched into Outer Space by having it attached to the rocket that launches up as well as the space shuttle and gradually the rocket falls apart and lands in the Pacific ocean. It often lands there. The space shuttle then continues its mission alone.
What was the significance of the Columbia space shuttle that was launched in 1981?
When the Columbia space shuttle was launched in 1981, it was its first flight. The commander on the flight was John Young. This space shuttle completed 27 missions before the disaster that happened in February of 2003 in which it disintegrated.
Can a space shuttle be used twice?
Yes. All space shuttle orbiters have been used multiple times. Space Shuttle Discovery has launched on 36 missions as of March 2009 and is scheduled for a total of 39 missions before the program is retired.
Is any research being done in space?
Yes, there is. In fact, about a year ago, Wallops launched a space shuttle into outer space.
How many times did Columbia space shuttle fly?
Space Shuttle Columbia has 28 missions. It safely launched 28 times, and safely reentered the atmosphere 27 times.
Which space shuttle launched the Hubble Telescope into space?
The space shuttle Discovery launched the Hubble Telescope into space.
Have space shuttles always been launched from Florida?
The US Space shuttle have only launched from Florida. Russia had a space shuttle that was launched from there.
What space shuttle was used to first fly to the moon?
None. The moon missions were launched by a Saturn 5 rocket carrying an Apollo space capsule. The space shuttles were used for earth orbit missions.
What does NASA use the space shuttle for?
The space shuttle is NASA's space transportation system, designed to carry astronauts and cargo to and from Earth orbit. The first space shuttle flight took place in 1981. The space shuttle fleet is scheduled to be retired in 2011. When the shuttle program ends, the space shuttle will have been launched on more than 130 missions. :):):):):)
When was the first prototype space shuttle launched?
Space Shuttle Columbia was launched on mission STS-1
How many space shuttle have been launched?
135
