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Do all space shuttle launches occur in Florida US?
No, not all space shuttle launches occurred in Florida. While the majority of space shuttle launches took place at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, there were also some launches conducted from the Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.
Where does NASA launch space shuttles from?
NASA launches the space shuttle from the Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral in Florida.
How many space shuttles have launched from Kennedy Space Center?
There have been 134 space shuttle launches. 39 launches of Discovery 32 launches of Atlantis 25 launches of Endeavour 28 launches of Columbia 10 launches of Challenger
How many space shuttles have there been launch up to now in the Kennedy space?
5 different space shuttles have been launched on 129 missions.
Why does a space shuttle take off at the Kennedy Space Center and land at the Johnson Space Center in TX?
The space shuttle launches from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida and has landed both back at the Kennedy Space Center but also at the Edwards Air Force Base in California and the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico most recently due to poor weather at the Kennedy Space Center. Landing facilities at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX are limited and cannot support the space shuttle.
Have space shuttles always been launched from Florida?
The US Space shuttle have only launched from Florida. Russia had a space shuttle that was launched from there.
How many locations are there for space shuttles to launch?
There are a limited number of space shuttle launch sites around the world. Historically, the main locations for space shuttle launches have been Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA and Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Nowadays, with advancements in space technology, private companies like SpaceX have multiple launch sites around the world.
What space center is where space launches occur?
Launches typically occur at the Kennedy space center in Florida, and shuttles usually land at Edwards AFB in California.
Where can you see a space shuttle launch?
Cape Kennedy is the best viewing followed by Titusville and the Cape Canaveral area are best. Kennedy Space Center sells tickets to the prime viewing area a few weeks before each launch. For those who cannot travel to the area, you can watch the launch on the internet through NASA TV. However there are no more shuttle launches.
Is NASA still going to have a Space Shuttle on display at Kennedy?
Yes. The Space Shuttle Atlantis will be on display at the Kennedy Space Center.
Where does the space shuttle take off from?
The Space Shuttle used to take off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. However, the Space Shuttle program ended in 2011. Rocket launches now take place from various locations around the world, depending on the spacecraft and mission.
Is the Kennedy Space Center the place for rocket launches?
Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral, Florida, is the primary launch point for NASA space missions. On the west coast, Vandenberg Air Force Base (near Lompoc, California) is also used for the launch of satellites, including those for the US military.
