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What came after the Apollo missions?
The Space Shuttle.
Why was the NASA shuttle program shut down?
NASA is shutting down the space program because the ISS (international space station) will no further need any assistance. NASA also has completed it missions with the space shuttle program just like it is done with Apollo. But this does 100% mean that NASA is not shutting down. Their are many other missions that future astronaut's will discover. Such as the Constellation Program, and mission to Mars.
Who stopped the Apollo program?
The last Apollo Missions (Sky Lab) were in the early to mid 1970's. Richard Nixon was president when the Apollo Program was cancelled, so he played a prominent role. The US/NASA began development of the STS (Space Shuttle) shortly afterwards.
Where can one read about the Apollo space program?
There are a number of websites that allow one to read about the Apollo space program. Wikipedia has many details about the program and each of the missions.
What is the space shuttle from Apollo 11 called?
There was no space shuttle on Apollo 11
What manned space program was developed after Apollo?
There were two:Apollo Applications Program - responsible for launching SkyLab and the Apollo-Soyuz Test ProjectSpace Transportation System (STS) - The Space Shuttle program.
How is the space shuttle program different from the Apollo Program?
The Space Shuttle is a partially reusable system that goes only into Earth orbit and returns. The Apollo vehicle was not reusable and left Earth orbit to visit the moon. The Apollo was launched entirely with liquid fuel rockets. The Space Shuttle is launched with a combination of solid and liquid fuel rockets.
Why did they name the the space shuttle after Apollo?
The Space Shuttle and the Apollo spacecraft were two different programs. The Space Shuttle, also known as the Shuttle Transport System, or STS, was not named after Apollo.
What was the main mission of the space shuttle program?
The main mission of the space shuttle program was to provide transportation for both astronauts and supplies, to and from the international space station. There were several other missions as well.
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.
On what shuttle mission was Charles Conrad on the moon?
Only Apollo missions went to the moon, and Charles ( Pete) Conrad was the commander of Apollo 12. A space shuttle is incapable of making the trip to the moon.
What did the astronauts of Apollo 13 do to survive on the space shuttle?
The Apollo 13 astronauts were not on the space shuttle.
