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That was the intent behind the Space Shuttle program: a reusable vehicle that could ferry astronauts to orbit and back to the ground. The biggest problem was complexity. A trillion parts and all had to work, again and again and again in the harshest of conditions. NASA is 'mothballing' (closing) the shuttles in 2010 - they are old and decrepit and get more dangerous by the day. The new project is named 'Orion' and will be one time use designs that are proven cheap and safe.
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What is the main difference between the space shuttles and other space vehicles?
The main difference between space shuttles and other space vehicles is that space shuttles are reusable spacecraft that can carry astronauts and cargo to space and return to Earth like an airplane, while other space vehicles are usually one-time use rockets that are not designed to be reused. Space shuttles also have the ability to perform missions in space and return to Earth multiple times.
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
Are the Space Shuttles going to fly again?
It is not expected that the Space Shuttles will fly again.
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
Why do you have space shuttles?
The question is a little moot, since we don't have space shuttles any more.
How many space shuttles existed in 2011?
4 Space Shuttles existed in 2011. Including the test vehicle, Space Shuttle Enterprise. Space Shuttles that actually went into space? 3. Discovery, Atlantis, and Endeavour.
Do shuttles use nuclear fuel?
If you mean space shuttles, the answer is no.
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.
What is the difference between space rockets and space shuttles?
space shuttles were made to be reusable, rockets were used only once
How many space shuttles does NASA have?
NASA had a total of five space shuttles: Columbia, Challenger, Discovery, Atlantis, and Endeavour. These shuttles were in operation from 1981 to 2011.
