The Endeavour was named by American school children in a competition in 1988-1989. They were asked to pick a name from a sea or exploratory vessel that had sailed in the past. The Endeavour was the most popular winner. It is spelled with a 'u' because it is named after the original British vessel, and endeavor is spelled with a 'u' in the UK. For an in depth article read http://www.lifeslittlemysteries.com/how-did-the-space-shuttle-endeavour-get-its-name-1605/
the endeavour was built by NASA
The endeavour is 63ft wide
The endeavour is pronounced as endevor...
HMS Endeavour was created on 1768-05-26.
The orbiter was named after the British HMS Endeavour, the ship which took Captain James Cook on his first voyage of discovery (1768-1771).
The Endeavour was named by American school children in a competition in 1988-1989. They were asked to pick a name from a sea or exploratory vessel that had sailed in the past. The Endeavour was the most popular winner. It is spelled with a 'u' because it is named after the original British vessel, and endeavor is spelled with a 'u' in the UK. For an in depth article read http://www.lifeslittlemysteries.com/how-did-the-space-shuttle-endeavour-get-its-name-1605/
There are seven (or more...) ships named Endeavour to choose from.Please access the related Wikipedia link listed below and select one, then update this Question.
The space shuttle was named "Endeavour."
In the early days of exploration is was the custom to name prominent features after prominent people, such as Kings, Queens, Sponsors of the voyage, Prime Ministers or the person who first sighted to object in question. Endeavour Inlet was named after Captain Cook's ship, The Endeavour
The American space shuttles were named: Enterprise, Columbia, Challenger, Discovery, Atlantis, and Endeavour.
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.
The motto of Endeavour High School is 'Endeavour to be the best you can be'.
The five space shuttles were named: Columbia, Challenger, Discovery, Atlantis, and Endeavour. These shuttles were part of NASA's Space Shuttle program, with Columbia being the first to launch in 1981 and Endeavour being the last in 1992.
the endeavour was built by NASA
The endeavour is 63ft wide
They will endeavour to get to the top of the mountain. It would take great endeavour to achieve their objective.