Space Shuttle

The bodies of the 2003 space shuttle Columbia crew members were found at different locations across eastern Texas and western Louisiana. The recovered remains were in various stages of decomposition due to the high-altitude breakup of the shuttle.

Ronald Reagan was the president of the United States when the space shuttle Challenger tragically exploded shortly after liftoff on January 28, 1986.

The space shuttle program operated from 1981 to 2011. It involved a fleet of reusable spacecraft designed to carry astronauts and cargo to space. The shuttles were used for various missions, including deploying satellites, conducting scientific research, and servicing the International Space Station.

Whatever the mission calls for. Sometimes it's launching a satellite, sometimes retrieving one for repair. Much of their time is spent conducting scientific experiments that can benefit from the microgravity environment,

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.

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.

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.

A spaceship stabilizer is a device or system used to maintain the stability and orientation of a spacecraft during flight in space. It helps counteract external forces such as gravity, thrust, and momentum to keep the spacecraft on its intended course. Stabilizers are crucial for ensuring the safety and control of a spaceship during maneuvers and operations.

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 Columbia space shuttle was built in the 1970s and was the first operational space shuttle in NASA's fleet. It made its maiden flight on April 12, 1981.

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.

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."

A reusable spacecraft like SpaceX's Crew Dragon or Boeing's Starliner is designed to transport astronauts and supplies to and from the International Space Station. By landing back on Earth and being refurbished, these spacecraft can be used for multiple missions, reducing costs associated with space travel.

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

No, it is not safe to take off your helmet in space as there is no atmosphere to breathe. Without a helmet, the lack of air pressure would cause your body fluids to boil and you would lose consciousness within seconds.

The Space Shuttle's orbital altitude, ranges from 190 miles to 330 miles above sea level, depending on its mission.

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.

A reusable spacecraft designed for human spaceflight, such as SpaceX's Crew Dragon or Boeing's Starliner, would be ideal for launching people into space. For cargo, the Falcon Heavy by SpaceX is a powerful rocket capable of sending large payloads into orbit.

The payload (the important stuff) in a multistage rocket is carried in the last stage.

The earlier stages are there only for the purpose of boosting the last stage on its

way. When each earlier stage is out of fuel, it separates and falls back to Earth.

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.

Approximately 130 nmi (240km) off the east coast of Florida.