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The orbiter is named after HM Bark Endeavour, the ship commanded by 18th century explorer James Cook; the name also honored Endeavour, the Command Module of Apollo 15. This is why the name is spelled in the British English manner, rather than the American English spelling of "Endeavor."
Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_shuttle_endeavour.
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How did the Endeavor receive its name?
the shuttle was named by students
How big is the Endeavor?
The space shuttle Endeavour (not Endeavor) is 56 meters long. The space shuttle Endeavour was built as a replacement shuttle after Challenger exploded in 1986.
How big is the NASA endeavor?
The space shuttle Endeavour (not Endeavor) is 56 meters long. The space shuttle Endeavour was built as a replacement shuttle after Challenger exploded in 1986.
Where was the endeavor space shuttle built?
'Merica
Who named the space shuttle endeavor?
The space shuttle Endeavour was named after the HMS Endeavour, the ship commanded by James Cook on his first voyage of discovery in the 18th century. NASA chose this name to symbolize the spirit of exploration and discovery that characterized both the ship and the space shuttle.
How much does endeavor weigh?
The Endeavor space shuttle weighs 296,576 pounds.
How does the endeavor space shuttle work?
The same way as the others.
What is the meaning of endeavor the space shuttle?
Endeavour is the British spelling of "endeavor," which means "to try hard to do or achieve something." The orbiter was named after the British HMS Endeavour, the ship which took Captain James Cook on his first voyage of discovery (1768-1771).
Which space shuttle Challenger or Endeavor had more traveling time?
challenger
How fast is the space shuttle endeavor?
All space shuttle vehicles orbit at a speed of 17,320 miles per hour.
Was endeavor the first space shuttle that was able to fly?
No. The first shuttle that flew was the Enterprise. The first that traveled into space was Columbia
What do the names Challenger and Endeavor refer to or have in common?
The name Endeavor was given to the newest Space Shuttle after the Challenger exploded upon liftoff.
