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How many space shuttle accidents were there?
There were two space shuttle accidents during NASA's space shuttle program. The first was the Challenger disaster in 1986, and the second was the Columbia disaster in 2003.
Is voyager an American space shuttle?
No, Voyager is not an American space shuttle. Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 are twin spacecraft launched by NASA in 1977 on a mission to study the outer planets. They are not designed for human travel like the space shuttle.
What is the second space shuttle to take flight?
The first space shuttle that "flew" was the Enterprise, but it was not capable of space flight.The first orbital shuttle was Columbia.The next orbital shuttle was Challenger.
How many locations are there for space shuttles to launch?
There are a limited number of space shuttle launch sites around the world. Historically, the main locations for space shuttle launches have been Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA and Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Nowadays, with advancements in space technology, private companies like SpaceX have multiple launch sites around the world.
What space shuttle launched in 1972 is still in orbit?
The first space shuttle was launch in 1981. Space shuttle missions do not stay in orbit, they are designed to return to Earth after missions generally lasting 1-2 weeks.
