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How many times have a space shuttle been launched?
There have been a total of 135 space shuttle launches. The first space shuttle launch occurred on April 12, 1981, and the final space shuttle mission was launched on July 8, 2011.
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.
How many times has the space shuttle launched from earth?
As of the 10th of April 2010, there have been 131 space shuttle launches.
Where do they launch the space shuttle from?
The space shuttle used to be launched from Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. However, the space shuttle program has been retired, and spacecraft are now launched from various locations, such as the SpaceX launch site at Kennedy Space Center, as well as other private and government launch facilities around the world.
Does a space shuttle launch satellites into orbit?
Yes, the space shuttle has been used in the past to launch satellites into orbit as part of its mission to deliver cargo to space. However, the space shuttle program has been retired and now other rockets are used for satellite launches.
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.
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.
How many times have a space shuttle been launched?
There have been a total of 135 space shuttle launches. The first space shuttle launch occurred on April 12, 1981, and the final space shuttle mission was launched on July 8, 2011.
How many times has the space shuttle launched from earth?
As of the 10th of April 2010, there have been 131 space shuttle launches.
Where do they launch the space shuttle from?
The space shuttle used to be launched from Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. However, the space shuttle program has been retired, and spacecraft are now launched from various locations, such as the SpaceX launch site at Kennedy Space Center, as well as other private and government launch facilities around the world.
Does a space shuttle launch satellites into orbit?
Yes, the space shuttle has been used in the past to launch satellites into orbit as part of its mission to deliver cargo to space. However, the space shuttle program has been retired and now other rockets are used for satellite launches.
How many shuttle launches have there been?
There have been 134 operational launches with one more planned launch. See related link for a full list.
How many shuttle missions has NASA flown?
The shuttle missions are numbered in order of launch date. The next launch will be STS-125, which will service Hubble. Sometimes they launch out of sequence because of delays. STS-119 will launch in between STS-126 and STS-127. Assuming the first launch was STS-1, there would seem to have been 123 shuttle missions.
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.
How much does it cost to launch the space shuttle?
Launching the space shuttle program cost approximately $450 million per mission. However, the space shuttle program has been retired, and new space missions are now using alternative spacecraft such as SpaceX's Crew Dragon or NASA's SLS.
Did the discovery space shuttle explode?
No. The Space Shuttle Challenger exploded on takeoff in 1986. The Discovery is fully intact. It has been retired from service and is on display at the Steven F. Hudvar-Davy center in Virginia.
When is the next space shuttle taking off?
The next space shuttle mission is scheduelled for the 3rd feb 2011(shuttle discovery sts 133) It was originally due for launch back in November 2010 but due to technical problems and bad weather the next launch window is now set for 3rd feb 2011.
