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What was the next shuttle to launch after challenger?
Discovery was the next shuttle to launch. Over 2 years later.
What was the name of first space shuttle to launch in 1987?
The first shuttle launch was April 12, 1981. It was called STS-1
What was the latest shuttle lanch?
The latest shuttle launch took place on July 8, 2011, which was the final launch of the Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-135) mission.
How tall is the US space shuttle?
The United States space shuttles were about 56.1 meters (184 feet) tall when standing upright on the launch pad.
When was first space shuttle launch after Challenger disaster?
Space Shuttle Discovery, September 29, 1988.
Are space shuttle seats up?
I'm not exactly sure what you're asking but: In the shuttle you would be seated upright with the wheels facing down. On launch the astronauts are on their backs.
When is the final space shuttle launch?
The final shuttle launch takes place in July 2011.
What was the first space shuttle to launch in space?
The first Space shuttle to launch was Columbia in April of 1981
What was the next shuttle to launch after challenger?
Discovery was the next shuttle to launch. Over 2 years later.
What was the name of first space shuttle to launch in 1987?
The first shuttle launch was April 12, 1981. It was called STS-1
Does a shuttle launch create energy?
A shuttle launch does not create energy. Instead, it expends stored energy from its fuel sources to propel the shuttle into space.
What space shuttle will be the last to launch?
Space Shuttle Atlantis was the last space shuttle to launch at 11:29 a.m. EDT, on July 8, 2011.
Who was on the first shuttle launch?
The people on nasa's first shuttle launch were Robert L. Crippen and John W. Young.
Who pays for the space shuttle launch?
the person that wants to launch a space shuttle, a space company like NASA or the government
What bears all the weight when the space shuttle is upright on the launch pad?
The shuttle is mounted on pedestals. The Solid Rocket Boosters (which are the white rockets on the side) are also clamped to the pad. See the images in the related links below to get a better idea. Zoom in.
What was the latest shuttle lanch?
The latest shuttle launch took place on July 8, 2011, which was the final launch of the Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-135) mission.
How is a space shuttle used in a satellite launch?
Generally space shuttles are not used to launch satellites as it is very costly to launch a space shuttle. Rockets with automated systems place satellites in orbit as opposed to a manned shuttle.
