Shuttle Program Review

What was the purpose of Endeavour?

• To replace Challenger and to build a reusable spacecraft.

• To use as a model as proof of concept.

• To gain grant money.

Challenger flew...

• Around 10 flights

• 60+ flights

• 25 flights

The shuttle that carried Mae Jemison and the first three-person spacewalk was...

• Challenger

• Endeavour

• Discovery

• Atlantis

The final space shuttle built was...

• Discovery

• Challenger

• Columbia

• Endeavour

Endeavour made...

• 25 flights

• 10 flights

• 13 flights

• 42 flights

How many flights did Alantis make?

• Around 30

• 20 flights

• Around 50

• 10 flights

What missions did Atlantis primarily fly?

• Reconaissance.

• Military flights, satellite deployment and ISS sustainance flights.

• Expansion and repairment of space facilities and spacecraft.

The longest-serving orbiter (and the one that flew the most) was...

• Atlantis

• Discovery

• Challenger

• Columbia

How many flights did Discovery make?

• Around 40

• 60+

• Around 10

• Around 15

The primary purpose of Discovery was...

• To study atmosperic wind.

• To study solar radiation's effect on Earth.

• To deepen humanity's understanding of the Solar System.

• To support the ISS.