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The spacecraft takes its name from previous ships of exploration named Discovery, primarily HMS Discovery, the sailing ship that accompanied famous explorer James Cook on his third and final major voyage. Others include Henry Hudson's ship Discovery which he used in 1610-1611 to search for a Northwest Passage, and RRS Discovery, a vessel used for expeditions to Antarctica in 1901-1904 by Scott and Shackleton (and still preserved as a museum).
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Which space shuttle was named after two famous ships ie Henry hudsons ship and captain James cook ship?
The space shuttle named after two famous ships was the Space Shuttle Discovery. Henry Hudson's ship was called "Discovery" and Captain James Cook's ship was called "Endeavour." Discovery made its first flight in 1984 and completed 39 successful missions during its operational life.
What is the name of the american space shuttle that goes into orbit?
There were 5. Space Shuttle Columbia (destroyed in 2003), Space Shuttle Challenger (destroyed in 1886), Space Shuttle Discovery, Space Shuttle Atlantis, and Space Shuttle Endeavour.
How did the space shuttle discovery get its name?
The spacecraft was named after one of the first British ships of exploration. There were four ships in the fleet but the name comes specific from HMS Discovery that sailed in the late 1700's under Captain Cook.
Who named the space shuttle endeavor?
The space shuttle Endeavour was named after the HMS Endeavour, the ship commanded by James Cook on his first voyage of discovery in the 18th century. NASA chose this name to symbolize the spirit of exploration and discovery that characterized both the ship and the space shuttle.
Which space shuttle was sent to the Smithsonian in 2012?
Space Shuttle Discovery.
Which space shuttle was named after two famous ships ie Henry hudsons ship and captain James cook ship?
The space shuttle named after two famous ships was the Space Shuttle Discovery. Henry Hudson's ship was called "Discovery" and Captain James Cook's ship was called "Endeavour." Discovery made its first flight in 1984 and completed 39 successful missions during its operational life.
What made the ship Discovery famous?
the space shuttle (discovery) was the first manned space ship that was reuseable.
What is the name of the american space shuttle that goes into orbit?
There were 5. Space Shuttle Columbia (destroyed in 2003), Space Shuttle Challenger (destroyed in 1886), Space Shuttle Discovery, Space Shuttle Atlantis, and Space Shuttle Endeavour.
How did the space shuttle discovery get its name?
The spacecraft was named after one of the first British ships of exploration. There were four ships in the fleet but the name comes specific from HMS Discovery that sailed in the late 1700's under Captain Cook.
Who named the space shuttle endeavor?
The space shuttle Endeavour was named after the HMS Endeavour, the ship commanded by James Cook on his first voyage of discovery in the 18th century. NASA chose this name to symbolize the spirit of exploration and discovery that characterized both the ship and the space shuttle.
Where are the Enterprise Atlantis Discovery space shuttles?
Space Shuttle Enterprise is in New York, Space Shuttle Discovery is in Virginia, Space Shuttle Atlanti is in Florida, and Space Shuttle Endeavour is in California.
Which space shuttle was sent to the Smithsonian in 2012?
Space Shuttle Discovery.
How did space shuttle discovery get its name?
they were discovering space therefore discovery
Which shuttle will fly the last mission?
Space Shuttle Discovery.
What is the space shuttle Endeavour named after?
The orbiter was named after the British HMS Endeavour, the ship which took Captain James Cook on his first voyage of discovery (1768-1771).
Was there a space shuttle named Columbus?
yes they made a important discovery about hydrogen but blew up in the atmosphere and all info on the discovery was lost i am shad0vv3
Did the space shuttle discovery make it to the moon?
No. The Space Shuttle were built for near Earth obital missions.
