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What is the space shuttle that blew up a few minutes after takeoff?
it was space shuttle challenger
What space shuttle blew up a few minutes after takeoff. When did it happen?
the space shuttle challenger blew up on January 28, 1986
What is the difference between a space shuttle and a space plane?
The Space Shuttle refers to NASA's particular space plane, whereas a space plane encompasses all aircraft which takeoff from Earth's surface into space and then land on return.
Who was the first US civilian to fly on a space shuttle mission?
Christa McAuliffe, although not for very long as the space shuttle challenger exploded 73 seconds after takeoff.
Did the space shuttle have any accidents?
Yes, 2 shuttles were destroyed and there were other minor incidents as well.
What is the space shuttle that blew up a few minutes after takeoff?
it was space shuttle challenger
What space shuttle blew up a few minutes after takeoff. When did it happen?
the space shuttle challenger blew up on January 28, 1986
Is the Endeavour space shuttle a prototype?
No, Enterprise was the only prototype, and it did not go into space. Endeavour was the fifth "space capable" shuttle, built in 1991 to replace Challenger, which was destroyed on takeoff in 1986.
What is the difference between a space shuttle and a space plane?
The Space Shuttle refers to NASA's particular space plane, whereas a space plane encompasses all aircraft which takeoff from Earth's surface into space and then land on return.
Who was the first US civilian to fly on a space shuttle mission?
Christa McAuliffe, although not for very long as the space shuttle challenger exploded 73 seconds after takeoff.
Did the space shuttle have any accidents?
Yes, 2 shuttles were destroyed and there were other minor incidents as well.
How much fuel is needed for a space shuttle to takeoff?
The external tanks can contain up to 534,900 US gallons of propellant. The shuttle has two of these.
What space shuttle blow up a few minutes after takeoff?
the challenger blew up after a few minutes after the launch
Did the discovery space shuttle explode?
No. The Space Shuttle Challenger exploded on takeoff in 1986. The Discovery is fully intact. It has been retired from service and is on display at the Steven F. Hudvar-Davy center in Virginia.
How many space shuttles have exploded during take off?
Only one space shuttle exploded during takeoff. That shuttle was the Challenger, which exploded on January 28, 1986. The only other space shuttle to be destroyed was the Columbia, which disintegrated on reentry on February 1, 2003.
What part of the shuttle drops off after takeoff on a space shuttle?
The Solid Rocket Booster is detached and dropped after the first minute or two of flight. It may then be recovered and used again.
Who was the women that is associated with the space shuttle Challenger disaster?
Christa McAuliffe
