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Why was the first space shuttle built?
Enterprise was the first space shuttle orbiter built but it was used only for flight tests and was not capable of going into space. Columbia was the first orbiter built which was space worthy and launched on STS-1
Where was the space shuttle built?
The first space shuttle, The Enterprise, was completed on September 17, 1976. On July 26, 1972, Rockwell International won a $2.6 billion contract to build the space shuttle orbiter.
What space shuttle was reused?
The space shuttle that was reused was the Space Shuttle Orbiter, a part of NASA's Space Shuttle system. The first orbiter to be reused was Columbia, followed by Challenger, Discovery, Atlantis, and Endeavour.
What is a orbiting space shuttle?
An orbiter.
What is the oldest surviving space shuttle?
The oldest surviving space shuttle is the Enterprise, which was the first orbiter in NASA's Space Shuttle program. Enterprise never flew in space but was used for testing purposes, including approach and landing tests in the 1970s. It is now on display at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City.
What is the second space shuttle to take flight?
The first space shuttle that "flew" was the Enterprise, but it was not capable of space flight.The first orbital shuttle was Columbia.The next orbital shuttle was Challenger.
What is really the space shuttle?
Contrary to popular belief, the Space Shuttle is the orbiter, external boosters and external tanks combined. The bit that actually goes into space is called the orbiter.
Who manufactures the space shuttle orbiter?
Rockwell International.
Which part of the space shuttle orbits the earth?
The orbiter.
Where are the Enterprise Atlantis Discovery space shuttles?
Space Shuttle Enterprise is in New York, Space Shuttle Discovery is in Virginia, Space Shuttle Atlanti is in Florida, and Space Shuttle Endeavour is in California.
Which is the first American space shuttle?
The first space shuttle was Enterprise, built in 1976 but was only used for testing. The Challenger was the first to achieve Earth orbit, however, in 1981. (This information is from the nasa.gov website -Doctor Dan)
WHAT ARE THE NAMES OF NASA'S SPACE SHUTTLE ORBITERS?
NASA's Space Shuttle program included five operational orbiters: Columbia, Challenger, Discovery, Atlantis, and Endeavour. Additionally, there was a prototype orbiter named Enterprise, which was used for testing but never flew in space. Each orbiter contributed significantly to various missions, including satellite deployments, scientific research, and construction of the International Space Station.
