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The space shuttle as we know it was proposed by NASA in 1971, shortly there after the last Lunar Mission was launched in 1972; Skylab was launched into space, the USA and USSR joint mission ASTP, shortly there after. As the USSR continued manned flight into space to their space station the USA Skylab de-orbited and fell to earth. USA focused what resources congress allocated to NASA to build the Space Shuttle. After a number of budget cut backs and several redesigns the Space Shuttle Enterprise began construction in 1974 and flew for the first time in 1977. After a number of test flights and landings the Enterprises was retired in 1980 and Columbia made its maiden voyage in 1981.
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Who invented the first space shuttle?
The first space shuttle, known as the Space Shuttle Enterprise, was not designed for spaceflight. It was built by NASA and introduced in 1976 for atmospheric test flights to validate the shuttle's design and capabilities. The first space-flown shuttle was the Columbia, which was launched in 1981.
What was America's first reusable spacecraft?
The Space Shuttle, developed by NASA, was America's first reusable spacecraft. It was introduced in 1981 and consisted of an orbiter, solid rocket boosters, and an external fuel tank. The Space Shuttle program continued until 2011.
In astronomy what happened in 1981?
March 19 - Three workers are killed and 5 injured during a test of the Space Shuttle Columbia.April 12 - Space Shuttle Columbia launches on STS-1November 12 - The Space Shuttle Columbia lifts off for its second mission.
What was the last space shuttle ever built?
Space Shuttle Endeavour was the final Space Shuttle built. It was built to replace Space Shuttle Challenger.
The first space shuttle?
The first space shuttle developed by NASA was the Space Shuttle Enterprise, which never flew in space and was used for atmospheric flight tests. The first space shuttle to reach space was the Space Shuttle Columbia, which launched on April 12, 1981.
What is the name of the american space shuttle that goes into orbit?
There were 5. Space Shuttle Columbia (destroyed in 2003), Space Shuttle Challenger (destroyed in 1886), Space Shuttle Discovery, Space Shuttle Atlantis, and Space Shuttle Endeavour.
What was the name of the space shuttle in The Challenger disaster?
The name of the space shuttle was Challenger.
Why the space shuttle had to do with space?
The space shuttle went into space and studied outer space.
What was the 1st name of the space shuttle?
Of the first Space Shuttle; Enterprise. Of the first space worthy Space Shuttle; Columbia.
What was the 2nd space shuttle in space?
Second space shuttle in space was Challenger, but second space shuttle ever was Enterprise, what was made for testing in atmosphere.
What was US's space shuttle called?
Space Shuttle.
Where are the shuttles retired at?
Space Shuttle Enterprise is in New York, Space Shuttle Discovery is in Virginia, Space Shuttle Atlantis is in Florida, and Space Shuttle Endeavour is in California.
