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How many people have died on a space mission?
14 on the space shuttle
Which explorer mission has been deepest into space?
The only Space Shuttle named Explorer is a full sized replica/mockup/model of the Space Shuttle at the Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral, Florida. Many space missions of varying types have been named Explorer.
How many shuttle missions did NASA conduct before the Challenger mission?
monkeys butt is the space shuttle name
How many gallons of gas does the space shuttle use for one mission?
90
What are 5 important jobs involved in a successful shuttle mission not including astronaut?
There are many many many jobs that are vital for the success of a space shuttle mission. Just to name a few: Workers that actually assemble and prepare the parts of the space shuttle for a mission. Engineers to determine if the shuttle and its payloads are safe and ready for flight. Trainers to help prepare the astronauts for their mission. Scientists to plan and assist with experiments onboard the space shuttle. The Close-out crew to help ready the shuttle for launch while it's on the pad, and help the crew enter the vehicle. Teams in the Mission Control Center to oversee the mission and assist the crew in planning and overcoming problems. And the list goes on and on and on. There are many thousands of people who work hard to ensure the success of every Space Shuttle mission.
How many mpg does a space shuttle get?
on an eight day mission, an average of 6. on a thirty day mission,10.
How many years does it take to make a space shuttle?
It takes five years for a space shuttle to be built for a mission. It can cost an estimated amount of $2 billion.
How many manned Mercury Space Shuttle missions were there?
None. We have not had a manned mission to Mercury yet. The space shuttle would be unable to make that type of trip.
How many shuttle went to space?
The 5 Space Shuttles flew in space 134 times. One mission didn't make it to space.
How many crew are usually involved in a space shuttle mission?
The Shuttle requires a minimum of four crew members to operate safely and there have been as many as eight. I haven't looked this up but a typical crew is probably about 6.
How many missions was Columbia sent on?
Columbia was on its 28th mission when it disintegrated during re-entry in 2003. Its first mission was the first by a space shuttle into space.
How many times has the space shuttle launched from earth?
As of the 10th of April 2010, there have been 131 space shuttle launches.
