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STS-1, launched April 12, 1981, returning to Earth April 14, 1981. Orbited the Earth 37 times.
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How many times have space probes gone to earth?
Space probes leave Earth, they do not go toit.
What is the correct order of layers that a space shuttle goes through when landing on the Earth?
the world may neva no
Why didn't scientists use units of measurement the pioneer plaque that societies on earth are familiar with?
because that was the first space craft to leave the solar system
What does it smell like when you leave earth's atmosphere?
Smell is irrelevant when in a vacuum (empty space).
What is sally rides single room earth view about?
the first american woman in space explains what can be seen and understood abot earth from the perspective on space
When did the first space shuttle go into space?
On April 12, 1981 the space shuttle Columbia was the first shuttle to orbit the Earth.
How long would it take for a space shuttle to reach space?
It could not, the shuttle cannot leave low earth orbit
What are the forces like when a space shuttle leaves the earth?
Forces of Motion. As far as I have known, it is when the space shuttle leaves the earth, it is pushed upwards by the opposite side of the shuttle whenerer it is going to leave. Answered by: SAV
Where did the space shuttle lauch from on the first moon adventure?
It didn't. The Space Shuttle is only a low Earth orbit spacecraft.
What was the first space shuttle to reach Earth's Orbit?
Columbia
When was the first space shuttle invented?
The first space shuttle invented was the space shuttle enterprise.
What was the name of the first space station to orbit the earth?
The first space station created only to orbit the earth was called plain old, 'Space Shuttle.'
What was the last space shuttle to orbit earth?
Space Shuttle Atlantis.
Time it takes to get to Jupiter in a space shuttle?
You can't get to Jupiter using the Space Shuttle. The Shuttle is not designed to leave Earth's orbit (it doesn't have the thrust to reach Earth's escape velocity) and in fact flies at quite a low altitude compared to other satellites out there.
What was the name of the first space shuttle or satellite to be sent in space from Earth?
The USSR's Sputnik was the first artificial satellite.
What was the first space shuttle's name?
The very first Space Shuttle was called Enterprise. However this was just used for test purposes and although it was initially intended to do so, it was never used for actual space flights. It was used for testing basic flight and landing operations within Earth's atmosphere. The first one to go into space was Columbia.
What was the 1st name of the space shuttle?
Of the first Space Shuttle; Enterprise. Of the first space worthy Space Shuttle; Columbia.
