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What are the names of space shuttles being built?
NASA space shuttles
How do shuttles and stations get into space?
Stations are built in space; Shuttles use rocket boosters.
Where is a space shuttle built at?
Space shuttles were built at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida by NASA's contractors. The primary contractor responsible for constructing the space shuttles was Rockwell International. The shuttles were assembled in the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center.
How many space shuttles are built every year?
As of now, the space shuttle program has been retired and no new shuttles are being built. The last space shuttle was the Space Shuttle Atlantis, which retired in 2011. The focus has shifted towards developing new spacecraft for space exploration.
Why the US space shuttles were built?
The US space shuttles were built to provide a more cost-effective and reusable way to transport astronauts and cargo to space, with the goal of making space missions more routine and accessible. They were also intended to help build and maintain the International Space Station.
How many space shuttles did NASA build?
NASA built a total of five space shuttles: Columbia, Challenger, Discovery, Atlantis, and Endeavour. These shuttles were in operation from 1981 to 2011.
Was the Columbia one of the first space shuttles built?
Yes. Columbia was the first of the space shuttles to actually fly into space. The first recognizable 'space shuttle' was called the Enterrprise. It was built to do glide and landing tests before the Columbia flew into space in 1981.
How many space shuttle are?
Five Space Shuttles were built. Challenger, Columbia, Atlantis, Discovery and Endeavor. Of the five built, three remain. Atlantis, Discovery and Endeavor
How many space shuttles were ever built and what were they called?
5 were built Columbia Discovery Atlantis Endeavor Challenger
What space shuttles have landed on the moon?
None. The space shuttle is not built for moon landings.
Why don't they use space shuttles anymore?
The Space Shuttles are old, expensive, and outdated. Two of the five US space shuttles were destroyed in accidents that killed all on board, which raised concerns about the safety of the spacecraft as well.
What are the names of the space shuttles that have been built?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_shutle
