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What is the meaning of endeavour the space shuttle?

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Endeavour is the British spelling of "endeavor," which means "to try hard to do or achieve something." The orbiter was named after the British HMS Endeavour, the ship which took Captain James Cook on his first voyage of discovery (1768-1771).

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Where is the space shuttle Endeavour going to in space?
Currently to the International Space Station. Shuttles only carry things to Earth orbit.
How fast is the space shuttle endeavour?
All space shuttle vehicles orbit at a speed of 17,320 miles per hour.
How does the endeavour space shuttle work?
The same way as the others.
What is the space shuttle Endeavour named after?
The orbiter was named after the British HMS Endeavour, the ship which took Captain James Cook on his first voyage of discovery (1768-1771).
When did the space shuttle Endeavour crash?
Space shuttle Endeavour has not crashed. The shuttles Challenger and Columbia disintegrated in January 1986 and February 2003 respectively.