NASA

No, Apollo missions used capsules launched atop Saturn V rockets to reach the Moon. Space shuttles were a different type of spacecraft used by NASA for various missions such as deploying satellites and building the International Space Station.

The Apollo 13 Command Module is currently displayed at the Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center in Hutchinson, Kansas. It was the spacecraft that carried the three astronauts safely back to Earth after an oxygen tank explosion aborted their mission to land on the Moon in 1970.

There were six manned Mercury missions, between 1961 and 1963, which were part of the United States' first human spaceflight program. These missions aimed to prove human spaceflight was possible and lay the foundation for future space missions.

The driver of a space shuttle is called an astronaut.

NASA Capcom stands for Capsule Communicator. They are responsible for communication between mission control and the astronauts aboard the spacecraft during space missions. They play a key role in relaying important information, instructions, and guidance to the astronauts during their mission.

The main protective covering on the space shuttle is made from reinforced carbon-carbon (RCC) composite materials. These materials are specifically designed to withstand the extreme heat during reentry into the Earth's atmosphere.

Nasa needed more orbiters. This was the second shuttle built and was the first that was used for testing then converted to space flight. It was send into space for the same purpose as Challenger before it and the ones after it.

NASA is shutting down the space program because the ISS (international space station) will no further need any assistance. NASA also has completed it missions with the space shuttle program just like it is done with Apollo. But this does 100% mean that NASA is not shutting down. Their are many other missions that future astronaut's will discover. Such as the Constellation Program, and mission to Mars.

The Space Shuttle Challenger exploded 73 seconds after liftoff at an altitude of about 46,000 feet (14 km). The explosion occurred on January 28, 1986, due to the failure of an O-ring seal in one of the solid rocket boosters.

The spacecraft used in Apollo 1 was called Command Module Block I, designated CM-012. It was intended to be the first crewed mission of the Apollo program, but tragically ended in a fire during a pre-launch test on January 27, 1967, resulting in the loss of the entire crew.

To launch your rocket into the air, set it up on a stable launch pad with a clear trajectory. Ignite the rocket engine, ensuring proper ventilation and safety measures. Stand back and watch your rocket soar into the sky.

There were eleven main engines on the Saturn V. Five on the first stage, five on the second stage and one on the third stage. This does not count the engine on the lunar lander.

How do I know? I worked as an Aerospace Engineer on the first stage of the Saturn V

during Apollo. My partner and I were the ONLY two women working on the Saturn V.

Sara Howard, Author of "Something Funny Happened on the Way to the Moon" and "The Greatest Explosions in the Universe."

The antennas of NASA's Deep Space Network are located in three sites around the world: Goldstone, California; Madrid, Spain; and Canberra, Australia. These locations were strategically chosen to provide continuous coverage for communication with spacecraft throughout their missions.

6 days, from STS-71 landing to STS-70 launch. July 1995.

Quickest turn-around of one orbiter from one flight to its next.. Atlantis, 54 days from launch of STS-51J and STS-61B

The messenger launched by NASA is a spacecraft that was sent to study the planet Mercury. It provided valuable data about Mercury's surface, composition, and magnetic field, helping scientists better understand this innermost planet of our solar system.

Dr. Wernher Von Braun, a German rocket engineer, played a significant role in furthering American space programs by leading the development of the Saturn V rocket, which was crucial in the Apollo missions to the Moon. His expertise and leadership were instrumental in the success of the Apollo program and the establishment of NASA as a leader in space exploration.

The messenger satellite launched by NASA is to study the planet Mercury in order to better understand its composition, geology, atmosphere, and magnetic field. The data collected will help scientists uncover the planet's history and formation, as well as provide insights into the processes that shaped Mercury's surface.

The International Space Station communicates with Earth primarily through antennas and satellites. Data is transmitted using radio waves to ground stations located around the world. These ground stations then relay the information to mission control centers for analysis and communication with the astronauts.

The International Space Station orbits at an altitude of approximately 420 kilometers (260 miles) above Earth. It travels at an average speed of about 28,000 kilometers per hour (17,500 miles per hour) in its orbit around the planet.

Yes, Neil Armstrong did go to Cape Canaveral to participate in the Apollo 11 mission, which was the historic moon landing mission in 1969. Cape Canaveral is a major space launch site in Florida for NASA and other space organizations.

The Space Shuttle Challenger is important in history because of the tragic accident that occurred on January 28, 1986, leading to the loss of 7 crew members. The incident highlighted the risks of space travel and led to changes in the space shuttle program to improve safety. It also served as a reminder of the bravery and sacrifices made by astronauts in the pursuit of space exploration.

it gets supplies every other year or ever year.

Yes, the space shuttle is larger than a 747 airplane. The space shuttle is about 184 feet long with a wingspan of 78 feet, while a 747 has a length of around 231 feet with a wingspan of approximately 211 feet.