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What was the name of the first space shuttle to fly in space?
The first Space Shuttle, named Columbia, took off into space on April 12, 1981.
How many space shuttles exploded?
Two space shuttles exploded; one upon take off and one on re-entry. The Space Shuttle Challenger exploded in 1986, 1 minute 13 seconds after take-off killing all seven members on board. The Space Shuttle Columbia exploded on re-entry in 2003 also killing all seven members on board.
What was the first winged flight into space and back?
In April of 1981, US astronauts Crippen and Young returned to earth in the space shuttle Columbia which used wings to get them home, but the Columbia and all other space shuttles were launched with rocket power. A winged orbital spacecraft to take off and land by itself was canceled because it was too expensive, but it may someday happen.
How many space shuttles have exploded during take off?
Only one space shuttle exploded during takeoff. That shuttle was the Challenger, which exploded on January 28, 1986. The only other space shuttle to be destroyed was the Columbia, which disintegrated on reentry on February 1, 2003.
What happens after the shace shuttle takes off?
After the space shuttle takes off, it goes into outer space. The astronauts in the space ship keep in contact with the people in case they need help, but are on their own for the most part.
Do parts fall off the space ship when they take off?
yes
What is the thing that space ship take off from called?
launchpad.
Where are the safest spots on earth when planet x comes?
In a space ship ready to take off.
What is required for a space ship to lift off?
lift and thrust
What was the name of the first space shuttle to fly in space?
The first Space Shuttle, named Columbia, took off into space on April 12, 1981.
Do supercomputers help guide space shuttles?
The Columbia supercomputer helped NASA guide the space shuttle. This supercomputer was named after the Columbia crew lost in an explosion in 2003 at lift off.
Can you take bottle water with us when you get off the cruise ship in ports?
can you take abottle of water with you when you get off the cruise ship at the bahamas
What are the six American space shutles?
Enterprise - Test shuttle, never flew into space Columbia - Burned up on re-entry Challenger - Exploded on take-off Discovery - Functional Atlantis - Functional Endeavour - Functional
How many space shuttles exploded?
Two space shuttles exploded; one upon take off and one on re-entry. The Space Shuttle Challenger exploded in 1986, 1 minute 13 seconds after take-off killing all seven members on board. The Space Shuttle Columbia exploded on re-entry in 2003 also killing all seven members on board.
How do you find your space ship after you visited another island or you logged off?
its at the castle
What was the date of the Columbia space shuttle took off on its last mission?
January 16, 2003
Can a tornado lift up invader zim's ship?
An F5 tornado would have a sufficient lift capacity to take Invader Zim's off the ground completely since his space ship is lightly constructed and even a bee is capable of causing his ship to crash .
