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There have been six shuttles, the first being the Space Shuttle Enterprise (OV-1). Although the Enterprise was never intended for use in for orbital missions, its primary use was as a test vehicle for in-atmosphere flight tests of the 747 aircraft "taxi" system that moved the shuttle from Edwards AFB or other alternate landing sites to Kennedy Space Center in those cases where the shuttle couldn't land at KSC. It was also used to test the shuttle's glide and landing capability.
The original 4 space-capable orbiters are:
- OV-099 - Challenger (originally STA-099)
- OV-102 - Columbia
- OV-103 - Discovery
- OV-104 - Atlantis
Shuttle Endeavour (OV-105) was built to replace Challenger.
The easiest way to get pictures of each shuttle is from the main NASA or Kennedy Space Center websites at the links below. Each shuttle is listed by mission, and each mission has a complete record of low and hi-resolution pictures available for download by the public.
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What is a list of space shuttles?
Challenger, Columbia, Discovery, Atlantis, and Endeavour.Enterprise was an early shuttle but was only used within the atmosphere primarily to test the landing procedure.
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.
How many space shuttles does NASA have?
Currently NASA have three space shuttles Discovery, Atlantis and Endeavour.
How is nasa's space shuttles more intelligent?
NASA's Space Shuttles were designed with advanced systems and technology to handle the complexities of space travel, such as managing re-entry into Earth's atmosphere and docking with the International Space Station. These systems allowed for greater control and automation of various flight operations, making the shuttles more intelligent in terms of their ability to perform complex tasks in space. Additionally, the shuttles were equipped with sophisticated computers and sensors to assist astronauts during missions.
Where did the space shuttles launch from?
Cape Canaveral, Florida, Kennedy Space Center.
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
What did they use to propel the early space shuttles into space?
Same: solid rocket boosters and liquid hydrogen/oxygen main engines.
How do shuttles and stations get into space?
Stations are built in space; Shuttles use rocket boosters.
Are the Space Shuttles going to fly again?
It is not expected that the Space Shuttles will fly again.
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.
Do shuttles use nuclear fuel?
If you mean space shuttles, the answer is no.
What is a list of space shuttles?
Challenger, Columbia, Discovery, Atlantis, and Endeavour.Enterprise was an early shuttle but was only used within the atmosphere primarily to test the landing procedure.
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.
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
