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in a nutshell, the earlier space missions were to break the barrier of what we didnt know about space in general. sputnik, Apollo, Gemini, etc. they were all the 'first to be' if you will. space walks, landing on the moon, proving the u.s. could be the Russians to the moon, etc. nowadays, its more of branching off to what we already know. but, mainly to put satellites in orbit, getting better pictures of dopplar radar, mars, clusters, further images of space, hence the hubble. but again, the difference of today as opposed to then is less "pushing the envelope" and more of enhancing and branching off into tangets of what we already pushed prior!
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When is the US Space Shuttle program set to retire?
The US Space Shuttle program retired in 2011 after the final mission of Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-135) in July of that year.
What was the significant about the us space shuttle mission in July and what was the name of the spacecraft?
It was the 135th and final launch of the Space Shuttle Program. The program lasted 30 years. The spacecraft that launched was Space Shuttle Atlantis.
When did the last shuttle mission fly?
The space shuttle Atlantis launch July 8, 2011 and landed July 21, 2011 on mission STS-135, the last of the space shuttle program. Following that mission Atlantis was prepared for display at the Kennedy Space Center Visitors Complex not far from the pads where she had been launched on 33 missions.
What year did the first NASA space shuttle mission take place in?
The first space shuttle, Columbia, was launched on April 12, 1981.
How much does it Cost for a shuttle mission?
The cost for a shuttle mission can vary significantly depending on the specific requirements and complexities of the mission. On average, the cost of a space shuttle mission was estimated to be around $450 million. However, with the retirement of the space shuttle program, new commercial solutions for space transportation have emerged, offering a wider range of pricing options.
What nations have their own space shuttle program?
The United States had a 30 year old Space Shuttle Program with 135 mission. Russia built their own Space Shuttle called the Buran to compete with the US, but the program only had 1 mission before being cancelled.
What was the main mission of the space shuttle program?
The main mission of the space shuttle program was to provide transportation for both astronauts and supplies, to and from the international space station. There were several other missions as well.
How many space shuttle mission have there been?
135 spanning from April 1981 to July 2011 when the Shuttle Program was retired.
When is the US Space Shuttle program set to retire?
The US Space Shuttle program retired in 2011 after the final mission of Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-135) in July of that year.
What was the significant about the us space shuttle mission in July and what was the name of the spacecraft?
It was the 135th and final launch of the Space Shuttle Program. The program lasted 30 years. The spacecraft that launched was Space Shuttle Atlantis.
What is the next of the shuttle that is flying in the next mission?
The next shuttle to launch is Discovery, flying mission STS-133. The final missions scheduled for the space shuttle program are: - Endeavor on STS-134, slated for launch 27 February 2011 - Atlantis on STS-135, slated for launch no earlier than 28 June 2011, but funding is pending the passage of an appropriations bill.
When did the last shuttle mission fly?
The space shuttle Atlantis launch July 8, 2011 and landed July 21, 2011 on mission STS-135, the last of the space shuttle program. Following that mission Atlantis was prepared for display at the Kennedy Space Center Visitors Complex not far from the pads where she had been launched on 33 missions.
What year did the first NASA space shuttle mission take place in?
The first space shuttle, Columbia, was launched on April 12, 1981.
How much does it Cost for a shuttle mission?
The cost for a shuttle mission can vary significantly depending on the specific requirements and complexities of the mission. On average, the cost of a space shuttle mission was estimated to be around $450 million. However, with the retirement of the space shuttle program, new commercial solutions for space transportation have emerged, offering a wider range of pricing options.
What years was the space shuttle used?
The space shuttle program was active from 1981 to 2011. The first space shuttle mission, STS-1, launched on April 12, 1981, and the final mission, STS-135, ended on July 21, 2011.
What was the challengers mission?
Challenger had many missions, including the first spacewalk of the shuttle program and various satellite deployments.
First time a space shuttle launched?
The first space shuttle, Columbia, launched on April 12, 1981. It was known as mission STS-1 and marked the beginning of the space shuttle program. Astronauts John Young and Robert Crippen piloted the shuttle on its historic flight.
