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President George W. Bush initiated the retirement of the Space Shuttle program. After Columbia's loss, the Shuttle was increasingly viewed as unsafe. Because it was also hugely expensive, NASA could not afford to pursue other human space exploration programs while also operating the Space Shuttle. The Shuttle's retirement was intended to pave the way for the development of a new NASA launch system that would be capable of supporting human missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
The replacement rocket's availability was not timed to coincide with the Shuttle's retirement. President Bush's plan instead was to include a multi-year gap in U.S. human spaceflight capabilities.
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Why did NASA stop going to the moon?
NASA stopped sending astronauts to the moon after the Apollo program ended in 1972 due to budget constraints and a shift in priorities towards space exploration missions in low Earth orbit and beyond, such as the Space Shuttle program and the International Space Station. Additionally, the scientific and technological objectives set by the Apollo program had been accomplished.
Why should the government stop funding for the nasa space travel program?
They should not!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Why did they stop landing on the moon?
After the Apollo 17 mission in 1972, NASA shifted its focus to other priorities, such as the space shuttle program and robotic missions. Landing on the moon was expensive and deemed less of a priority compared to other scientific and exploration goals. Additionally, public interest in moon landings waned over time.
Why did the us stop sending people into space after Apollo program ended?
The United States did not stop sending people into space after the Apollo program was cancelled. People were sent into space using the then new Space Shuttle program, which was cancelled in 2011. Now Americans are sent to space using commercial spaceflight from companies like SpaceX, VentureStar, and Ad Astra.
Why did America stop going to to the moon?
Everything to do with sending men to the moon has to do with money. The US government did not see the value of continued visits tot he Moon and cut off that funding. This was against the advice of NASA and scientists Since then the space funding NASA has been able to get for manned trips has been directed to the various space stations and launch vehicals like the SPace SHuttle.
Why did NASA stop going to the moon?
NASA stopped sending astronauts to the moon after the Apollo program ended in 1972 due to budget constraints and a shift in priorities towards space exploration missions in low Earth orbit and beyond, such as the Space Shuttle program and the International Space Station. Additionally, the scientific and technological objectives set by the Apollo program had been accomplished.
Why should the government stop funding for the nasa space travel program?
They should not!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Why did they stop landing on the moon?
After the Apollo 17 mission in 1972, NASA shifted its focus to other priorities, such as the space shuttle program and robotic missions. Landing on the moon was expensive and deemed less of a priority compared to other scientific and exploration goals. Additionally, public interest in moon landings waned over time.
Does time stop in the space shuttle?
No.
Why did the us stop sending people into space after Apollo program ended?
The United States did not stop sending people into space after the Apollo program was cancelled. People were sent into space using the then new Space Shuttle program, which was cancelled in 2011. Now Americans are sent to space using commercial spaceflight from companies like SpaceX, VentureStar, and Ad Astra.
How does nasa stop shuttles from burning in the Earth'ss atmosphear?
They apply carbonized urine to the surface of the shuttle. Then they let it dry.
How does a parachute help stop the space shuttle?
It increases the amount of drag, since the space shuttle doesn't have thrust reversers like an airliner would.
Why did America stop going to to the moon?
Everything to do with sending men to the moon has to do with money. The US government did not see the value of continued visits tot he Moon and cut off that funding. This was against the advice of NASA and scientists Since then the space funding NASA has been able to get for manned trips has been directed to the various space stations and launch vehicals like the SPace SHuttle.
Why did the space shuttle stop going to the space?
The space shuttles have been retired, because NASA does not have enough missions that would require a shuttle. (We might still use them to bring supplies to the international space station, but alternatives are available.) In the current political situation, of massively high national debt and bitter conflict between the Democratic Party and the Republican Party about how to deal with this debt, it is not possible to fund expensive programs of space exploration.
Did John F. Kennedy make a difference in the world?
He made peace
How long was the space shuttle in use?
The first space shuttle was named Enterprise after the famous Star Trek vessel but never flew in space. The actual first space-bound shuttle was Columbia which launched on April 12, 1981 with Robert Crippen and John Young (an Apollo astronaut) commanding. As you may know, Columbia was later destroyed during re-entry over Texas on Feburary 1, 2003. The space shuttle Challenger was destroyed during launch in 1986. The remaining space shuttles (Atlantis, Endeavor, Discovery) are still in use but they are scheduled to stop flying in a few years to divery money to the Constellation / Ares moon missions. President Elect-Obama and his team are considering extending the shuttle life span past the current end date.
Why did Apollo missions stop going to the moon?
The Apollo missions stopped going to the moon due to budget constraints, changing priorities in space exploration, and public interest waning after the successful landing on the moon. NASA shifted its focus towards developing the Space Shuttle program and conducting other space missions.
