Space Shuttle Discovery's Final Journey

NASA's space shuttle Discovery completed its final flight to Washington DC, where it will be displayed at the National Air and Space Museum. The shuttle was transported on a modified 747, highlighting the technical challenges of such a journey. Discovery, having completed 39 missions, joins other shuttles like Enterprise, Endeavor, and Atlantis in various museums across the U.S.

What was the final destination of the space shuttle Discovery?

• New York City

• Los Angeles

• Washington DC

• Florida

During its final journey, what did Discovery fly over?

• The White House

• The National Mall

• The Lincoln Memorial

• The Pentagon

What is the name of the aircraft used to transport the space shuttles?

• NASA Carrier Jet

• Orbiter Transport Aircraft

• Shuttle Carrier Aircraft

• Space Carrier Aircraft

How does the fuel consumption of the 747 change when carrying a shuttle?

• It uses half the fuel

• It uses triple the fuel

• It uses the same amount of fuel

• It uses double the fuel

Where is Discovery's new home?

• Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

• NASA Headquarters

• Johnson Space Center

• Kennedy Space Center

How many space missions did Discovery complete?

• 39

• 29

• 49

• 59

In which year did Discovery complete its last mission to space?

• 2011

• 2010

• 2009

• 2012

Which shuttle will be displayed in New York City?

• Atlantis

• Enterprise

• Discovery

• Endeavor

Where will the shuttle Atlantis be displayed?

• New York City

• Los Angeles

• Washington DC

• Kennedy Space Center