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The space shuttle Challenger made history as the first shuttle to carry an African-American astronaut, Guion Bluford, and the first American woman astronaut, Sally Ride, into space. However, Challenger is also tragically remembered for the 1986 disaster that resulted in the loss of the entire crew just after launch.
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Were there any survivors of the space shuttle challenger?
No, there were no survivors of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. The entire crew of seven astronauts tragically lost their lives when the shuttle broke apart 73 seconds into its flight on January 28, 1986.
Did the space shuttle have any accidents?
Yes, 2 shuttles were destroyed and there were other minor incidents as well.
Were there any tragedies in the shuttle program?
Yes the Shuttle Columbia, suffered a great tragedy in 2003 and the Shuttle Challenger was lost to an explosion after launch in 1988. Columbia was one of the first shuttles and made over 20 trips to space. She was a great ship. R.I.P Cosmonauts.
What was the last words that was said on the the space shuttle challenger on January 28 1986?
The last words spoken by the crew of the space shuttle Challenger were "go at throttle up" seconds before the shuttle exploded. Due to the tragedy, communication was lost and the crew were unable to say any more words.
Did Sally Ride die in any of the space shuttle explosions?
No, Sally Ride did not die in any of the space shuttle explosions. She was the first American woman in space and was part of the Challenger mission that tragically ended in an explosion, but she did not perish in the accident.
Were there any survivors of the space shuttle challenger?
No, there were no survivors of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. The entire crew of seven astronauts tragically lost their lives when the shuttle broke apart 73 seconds into its flight on January 28, 1986.
Did the space shuttle have any accidents?
Yes, 2 shuttles were destroyed and there were other minor incidents as well.
Were there any tragedies in the shuttle program?
Yes the Shuttle Columbia, suffered a great tragedy in 2003 and the Shuttle Challenger was lost to an explosion after launch in 1988. Columbia was one of the first shuttles and made over 20 trips to space. She was a great ship. R.I.P Cosmonauts.
What was the last words that was said on the the space shuttle challenger on January 28 1986?
The last words spoken by the crew of the space shuttle Challenger were "go at throttle up" seconds before the shuttle exploded. Due to the tragedy, communication was lost and the crew were unable to say any more words.
Did Sally Ride die in any of the space shuttle explosions?
No, Sally Ride did not die in any of the space shuttle explosions. She was the first American woman in space and was part of the Challenger mission that tragically ended in an explosion, but she did not perish in the accident.
Was there any damage where the pieces where found from the challenger space shuttle?
All ofChallenger's debris landed into the ocean just off the Kennedy Space Center. No one on the surface was struck.
Which space ship would you go on to get to space?
Any! but i would seggest a space shuttle Any! but i would seggest a space shuttle
What was the shuttle they used for Apollo 13?
Apollo 13 was not a Space Shuttle in any sence, as it was not a reusable space craft.
Has Australia sent up any astronauts?
Australia hasn't sent its own astronauts, but some astronauts that were born in Australia have been in space with missions from other countries. Paul Scully Power was on the Space Shuttle Challenger in 1984. He was born in Sydney. Andrew Thomas was born in Adelaide and he has been on several Space Shuttle missions and was also on Russia's Mir space station. = =
What is the smallest space shuttle?
The smallest space shuttle is the Space Shuttle Enterprise. It was a test vehicle and did not fly any space missions. It was used for atmospheric approach and landing tests.
What is the schedule for the space shuttle launch?
Unfortunately, the Space Shuttle Program Has Been Retired, and All Remaining Shuttles Converted Into Museum Exhibits. There Are No Longer Any Space Shuttle Launches.
Are there any companies offering a space shuttle tour experience"?
Yes, there are companies that offer space shuttle tour experiences.
