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How long was it before another space ship was launched after challenger?

The next space shuttle mission after the Challenger disaster took place almost three years later with the launch of Discovery on September 29, 1988. The Challenger disaster occurred on January 28, 1986.


Can you take a space shuttle in to space more than once?

Yes, space shuttles were designed to be reusable for multiple missions. They were launched into space, landed back on Earth, and then refurbished for another mission. However, the space shuttle program has been retired, and new vehicles like SpaceX's Crew Dragon are now used for space missions.


How do Space shuttles re-fuel in outer space?

Space shuttles do not refuel in outer space in the traditional sense; they are typically launched with all the fuel they need for their missions. However, spacecraft can transfer fuel in orbit using a process called propellant transfer, where one vehicle transfers fuel to another using specialized hoses and connectors. This technique is primarily used with satellites and space stations, like the International Space Station, which can receive fuel from visiting supply ships. Spacecraft are designed for specific missions, and once their fuel is used, they generally return to Earth or remain in orbit until they re-enter the atmosphere.


Which space shuttles are still in service?

According to NASA, Endeavor, Atlantis, and Discovery are the shuttles currently still in service. Challenger and Columbia both disintegrated in flight. Columbia disintegrated upon reentry on Feb 1 2003 and Challenger disintegrated shortly upon lift off on Feb. 28, 1986. The Enterprise is another shuttle that NASA has, but in was never built for the purpose of space travel. But instead was used early on in the space program to improve landings and space flight in general before the actual mission itself got underway.


Most famous equipment launched from a shuttle?

One of the most famous pieces of equipment launched from a space shuttle was the Hubble Space Telescope in 1990. This iconic telescope has provided groundbreaking observations of the universe, transforming our understanding of space. The International Space Station (ISS) was also assembled using components launched from the space shuttle, making it another significant piece of equipment launched during the shuttle era.