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NASA's Space Shuttle program included five operational orbiters: Columbia, Challenger, Discovery, Atlantis, and Endeavour. Additionally, there was a prototype orbiter named Enterprise, which was used for testing but never flew in space. Each orbiter contributed significantly to various missions, including satellite deployments, scientific research, and construction of the International Space Station.
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What are the names of us space stations?
International and Mir
How many space shuttle orbiters were made?
Six were made, but only five ever went into space.
Name the four shuttle orbiters n NASA's fleet?
Atlantis, Endeavor, Discovery are the only Space Shuttles currently operating in NASA's Space Shuttle program (Challenger and Columbia were both lost in explosions).
Why did NASA retire the space shuttle program?
Because of budgets, the aging orbiters, and unfortunately.. Politics.
What is the date of nasas last space shuttle mission?
NASA's last space shuttle mission, STS-135, launched on July 8, 2011, and concluded on July 21, 2011. This mission was conducted by the shuttle Atlantis and marked the final flight of the Space Shuttle program.
What are the names of us space stations?
International and Mir
Which is the shuttle Sent to space mOST times?
The space shuttle Discovery has flown the most times of all the space shuttle orbiters.
How many space shuttle orbiters were made?
Six were made, but only five ever went into space.
Name the four shuttle orbiters n NASA's fleet?
Atlantis, Endeavor, Discovery are the only Space Shuttles currently operating in NASA's Space Shuttle program (Challenger and Columbia were both lost in explosions).
Why did NASA retire the space shuttle program?
Because of budgets, the aging orbiters, and unfortunately.. Politics.
What is the date of nasas last space shuttle mission?
NASA's last space shuttle mission, STS-135, launched on July 8, 2011, and concluded on July 21, 2011. This mission was conducted by the shuttle Atlantis and marked the final flight of the Space Shuttle program.
What are the names of the orbiters?
Some well-known space orbiters include the Hubble Space Telescope, the International Space Station (ISS), and the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.
What was the canadarm attached to?
The Canadarm was attached to various space shuttle orbiters, such as the Space Shuttle Columbia, Challenger, Discovery, Atlantis, and Endeavour. It was used to manipulate payloads, assist with satellite deployment and retrieval, and aid in spacewalks.
How many can a space shuttle carry?
All space shuttle orbiters were designed to carry a crew of up to 7 with the exception of Enterprise which carried only 2 during flight tests.
Can a space shuttle be used twice?
Yes. All space shuttle orbiters have been used multiple times. Space Shuttle Discovery has launched on 36 missions as of March 2009 and is scheduled for a total of 39 missions before the program is retired.
How many space shuttle can carry a crew?
All space shuttle orbiters were designed to carry a crew of up to 7 with the exception of Enterprise which carried only 2 during flight tests.
What kind of airplane does the space shuttle piggyback on?
The space shuttle piggybacked on a modified Boeing 747 aircraft known as the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA). This allowed for transportation of the space shuttle to and from different launch sites across the United States.
