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Was the Columbia one of the first space shuttles built?
Yes. Columbia was the first of the space shuttles to actually fly into space. The first recognizable 'space shuttle' was called the Enterrprise. It was built to do glide and landing tests before the Columbia flew into space in 1981.
Why are shuttles called shuttles?
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.
Names of space shuttles first used in 1980?
The space shuttles that were first used in 1980 were Columbia and Challenger. Both space shuttles were part of NASA's Space Shuttle program and conducted various missions until the Challenger disaster in 1986.
How many space shuttles does NASA have?
Currently NASA have three space shuttles Discovery, Atlantis and Endeavour.
Where did the space shuttles launch from?
Cape Canaveral, Florida, Kennedy Space Center.
What are called vehicle used to fly into outer space?
the called space shuttles
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 the names of space shuttles being built?
NASA space shuttles
What energy is made from space shuttles?
Space shuttles use energy, not make it
How do shuttles and stations get into space?
Stations are built in space; Shuttles use rocket boosters.
Where does the Canadian Space Agency launch shuttles from?
no place, nobody has space shuttles anymore
Are the Space Shuttles going to fly again?
It is not expected that the Space Shuttles will fly again.
Why do you have space shuttles?
The question is a little moot, since we don't have space shuttles any more.
Was the Columbia one of the first space shuttles built?
Yes. Columbia was the first of the space shuttles to actually fly into space. The first recognizable 'space shuttle' was called the Enterrprise. It was built to do glide and landing tests before the Columbia flew into space in 1981.
Names of space shuttles first used in 1980?
The space shuttles that were first used in 1980 were Columbia and Challenger. Both space shuttles were part of NASA's Space Shuttle program and conducted various missions until the Challenger disaster in 1986.
Do shuttles use nuclear fuel?
If you mean space shuttles, the answer is no.
Why are shuttles called shuttles?
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.
