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Which of the five NASA space shuttles which one flew the most missions?
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Does NASA have more than one spaceshuttle?
NASA created 2 space shuttles that would never fly in space. The first, Pathfinder. The purpoose of Pathfinder was to find the shortest and safest route from the location that it was built to the nearest airport so it can be delivered to the Kenedy Space Center. The second Shuttle that will never make a space trip is Enterprise. Enterprise was used for aerodynamic test and landing tests. Five other shuttles have been made; Columbia, Challenger; Atlantis; Discovery and Endeavour. Columbia and Challenger exploded during missions.
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The Space Shuttles are old, expensive, and outdated.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.
How many space shuttles have flown to space?
6 TotalChallenger, Columbia,Discovery, Atlantis, Endeavour, and Buran (Soviet reusable spacecraft) There have been six Space Shuttles. Five have flown in space. The first, Enterprise, flew only in Earth's atmosphere.
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 have gone into space and name them?
Six space shuttles have gone into space. The U.S launched Columbia, Challenger, Discovery, Atlantis, and Endeavor.A:As of April 5th 2010, 130 launches of the Space Shuttle have been successfully reached orbit. This obviously does not include STS-51L, of the orbiter Challenger but does included STS-131 (Mondays launch of Discovery)In September, NASA will end the 30 year Space Shuttle program after 3 more launches, STS-132(Atlantis), STS-133(Endeavor), and STS-134 (Discovery). It'll be a sad day for most in NASA.6 TotalChallenger, Columbia,Discovery, Atlantis, Endeavour, and Buran (Soviet reusable spacecraft) There have been six Space Shuttles. Five have flown in space. The first, Enterprise, flew only in Earth's atmosphere.
How many space shuttles were successful in NASA?
Of the five that were sent into space (the Space Shuttle Enterprise was used only for landing tests only), three were successful.
What are the names of five spaceships which have recently gone to space?
Discovery, Atlantis, & Endeavour are the remaining NASA Shuttles. Russian Spaceships - Soyuz, Progress
Does NASA have more than one spaceshuttle?
NASA created 2 space shuttles that would never fly in space. The first, Pathfinder. The purpoose of Pathfinder was to find the shortest and safest route from the location that it was built to the nearest airport so it can be delivered to the Kenedy Space Center. The second Shuttle that will never make a space trip is Enterprise. Enterprise was used for aerodynamic test and landing tests. Five other shuttles have been made; Columbia, Challenger; Atlantis; Discovery and Endeavour. Columbia and Challenger exploded during missions.
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.
How many space shuttles have visited Mars?
There are about four space shuttles in the United States. The Space Shuttle is a crewed, partially reusable low Earth orbital spacecraft operated by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
Which atmospheric layer is where space shuttles orbit?
The atmosphere is divided in to five layers. These are Troposhere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere and Exosphere. The space shuttles orbit in thermosphere.The atmosphere is divided in to five layers. These are Troposhere, Stratospere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere and Exosphere. The space shuttles orbit in thermosphere.
How many space shuttles have flown to space?
6 TotalChallenger, Columbia,Discovery, Atlantis, Endeavour, and Buran (Soviet reusable spacecraft) There have been six Space Shuttles. Five have flown in space. The first, Enterprise, flew only in Earth's atmosphere.
What are the five space shuttles built in America?
columbia, atlantis, apollo 13, discovery, challenger
What are five space shuttles built in America?
columbia, atlantis, apollo 13, discovery, challenger
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 shuttles have been lost?
Two out of five Space Shuttles: Challager and Columbia, were the only 2 shuttles to be lost, challager exploded 72 seconds after takeoff while Columbia burned up in the atmosphere.
How many space shuttles have gone into space and name them?
Six space shuttles have gone into space. The U.S launched Columbia, Challenger, Discovery, Atlantis, and Endeavor.A:As of April 5th 2010, 130 launches of the Space Shuttle have been successfully reached orbit. This obviously does not include STS-51L, of the orbiter Challenger but does included STS-131 (Mondays launch of Discovery)In September, NASA will end the 30 year Space Shuttle program after 3 more launches, STS-132(Atlantis), STS-133(Endeavor), and STS-134 (Discovery). It'll be a sad day for most in NASA.6 TotalChallenger, Columbia,Discovery, Atlantis, Endeavour, and Buran (Soviet reusable spacecraft) There have been six Space Shuttles. Five have flown in space. The first, Enterprise, flew only in Earth's atmosphere.
