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The space shuttle is a reusable space vehicle; it goes into space and it comes back, and can be used again for futher missions into space. Whereas, previously space travel was done by rockets that could be used only once. The rockets would be used up after a single use. Shuttles, therefore, are the kind that can shuttle back and forth.
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Why are space shuttles called shuttles?
Space shuttles are called shuttles because they are designed to transport astronauts and cargo between Earth and space in a back-and-forth manner, resembling the shuttle-like movements. They can "shuttle" back and forth multiple times, unlike one-time-use rockets.
Spacecrafts designed to take off with rocket assistance and then land like airplanes are called?
space shuttles.!
What are spacecrafts designed to take off with rocket assistance and then land like airplanes called?
space shuttles.!
How many space shuttles were ever built and what were they called?
5 were built Columbia Discovery Atlantis Endeavor Challenger
How many space shuttles does NASA have?
Currently NASA have three space shuttles Discovery, Atlantis and Endeavour.
Is shuttles a game?
i am pretty sure you can find a game called shuttles
Name the 2 shuttles in Armageddon?
The two shuttles in the movie Armageddon (1998) are called the Freedom and the Independence.
What is the purpose of space shuttles?
It moves things and people to and from space. That's why it's called a shuttle, because it shuttles stuff.
What are called vehicle used to fly into outer space?
the called space shuttles
What is the shuttles name that Sally Ride rhode?
Its called the Challenger.
Why are space shuttles called shuttles?
Space shuttles are called shuttles because they are designed to transport astronauts and cargo between Earth and space in a back-and-forth manner, resembling the shuttle-like movements. They can "shuttle" back and forth multiple times, unlike one-time-use rockets.
Do shuttles use nuclear fuel?
If you mean space shuttles, the answer is no.
Spacecrafts designed to take off with rocket assistance and then land like airplanes are called?
space shuttles.!
What are spacecrafts designed to take off with rocket assistance and then land like airplanes called?
space shuttles.!
Can a space shuttles main engines and solid rock boosters move?
Yes it's called gimbling.
What are the names of space shuttles being built?
NASA space shuttles
How many space shuttles were ever built and what were they called?
5 were built Columbia Discovery Atlantis Endeavor Challenger
