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Over the course of its lifetime, the Space Shuttle Discovery has spent approximately 337 days, one hour, and thirteen minutes (5,247 orbits, 128,014,451 miles) in space. Discovery has flown on 37 spaceflights (The first being STS-41D in 1984 and the last being STS-128 in 2009). Discovery is still scheduled for two more spaceflights (STS-131 and STS-133 in 2010) before being retired.

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What space shuttle launched in 1972 is still in orbit?

The first space shuttle was launch in 1981. Space shuttle missions do not stay in orbit, they are designed to return to Earth after missions generally lasting 1-2 weeks.


How long did the space shuttle Challenger stay in space?

The Space Shuttle Challenger disaster occurred on January 28, 1986, when Space Shuttle Challenger broke apart 73 seconds into its flight, leading to the deaths of its seven crew members. The spacecraft disintegrated over the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of central Florida, United States, at 11:39 a.m. EST.


How long does a shuttle stay in space?

The duration that a shuttle stays in space can vary depending on its mission objectives. Some space shuttles may stay in space for a few days to a couple of weeks, while others, like the International Space Station, can have longer missions lasting several months.


Why is it advantageous for astronauts to live on a space station rather than a space shuttle?

it is advantageous for astronauts to live on a space station rather a space shuttle because a space station allow astronauts to stay and work extended time . A space shuttle is a space craft to transport astronauts , satellites, and other materials to and from space.


How long will a space shuttles fuel last?

The fuel supply of a space shuttle typically lasts for about 8.5 minutes after liftoff. During this time, the shuttle uses up the liquid hydrogen fuel and liquid oxygen fuel to power its main engines for the initial ascent phase before they are jettisoned.

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Is gravity acting on a person inside the space shuttle?

yes. How else would the space shuttle stay in orbit?


What was the longest time that a space shuttle was in space?

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What is the difference between space stations and space shuttles?

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What space shuttle launched in 1972 is still in orbit?

The first space shuttle was launch in 1981. Space shuttle missions do not stay in orbit, they are designed to return to Earth after missions generally lasting 1-2 weeks.


The Space Station is different than a space shuttle and a space probe but how?

The International Space Station was assembled in space and is designed to stay there. It is meant as a place of research and as a place for astronauts to stay in space. A space shuttle is a vehicle that can lauch from Earth into space and then return, something a space station cannot do. Space shuttles transport people and equipment to and from space.


How long did the space shuttle Challenger stay in space?

The Space Shuttle Challenger disaster occurred on January 28, 1986, when Space Shuttle Challenger broke apart 73 seconds into its flight, leading to the deaths of its seven crew members. The spacecraft disintegrated over the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of central Florida, United States, at 11:39 a.m. EST.


What is surviving in space?

Do you mean how do you survive in space? In that case you would need a space suit. Either that or stay in your space shuttle/ship.


How long does a shuttle stay in space?

The duration that a shuttle stays in space can vary depending on its mission objectives. Some space shuttles may stay in space for a few days to a couple of weeks, while others, like the International Space Station, can have longer missions lasting several months.


Why is it advantageous for astronauts to live on a space station rather than a space shuttle?

it is advantageous for astronauts to live on a space station rather a space shuttle because a space station allow astronauts to stay and work extended time . A space shuttle is a space craft to transport astronauts , satellites, and other materials to and from space.


How fast does a space shuttle go in mph when it is in space?

At least 17,500 MPH which is the speed required to stay in orbit.