When did the space shuttle fly over DC?
April 17, 2012
The space shuttle Discovery made its historic final voyage April 17, 2012, including a tour over the Washington, D.C. area. The Post’s Brian Vastag talked to local shuttle-watchers.
Which space shuttle is in DC?
The space shuttle Discovery
WASHINGTON — The space shuttle Discovery, NASA’s fleet leader and the world’s most-flown spacecraft, arrived in Washington, D.C. Tuesday (April 17), where it will go on permanent display at the Smithsonian later this week.
What happened to the 747 that carries the space shuttle?
NASA eventually withdrew N905NA from use in 2013, a year after the final shuttle-carrying flights. The following year, it was dismantled and then transported to the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas for preservation.
Where did the Discovery space shuttle go?
Discovery replaced Enterprise in the Smithsonian’s display at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Virginia. Discovery was transported to Washington Dulles International Airport on April 17, 2012, and was transferred to the Udvar-Hazy on April 19 where a welcome ceremony was held.
Where is the discovery located?
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
Welcome, Discovery! Discovery is now in its new permanent home, the James S. McDonnell Space Hangar at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. During the Welcome Discovery Ceremony on April 19, 2012, the large crowd was thrilled to see something that will never be seen again: Discovery and Enterprise placed nose-to-nose.
Which shuttle blew up?
Space Shuttle Challenger exploded just after take off on January 28, 1986. The Challenger disaster has been linked to unusually cold temperatures in the days leading up to take off. The Columbia disaster was not weather-related.
Can a space shuttle land on an aircraft carrier?
Enterprise to make Intrepid landing in 2012 In a move sure to delight aerospace fans everywhere, it has been announced that one of NASA’s retired space shuttles will make a landing in the harbour of New York City next year – onto the deck of an aircraft carrier. The only sort of launch Enterprise ever made.
Which shuttle did the most flights?
Discovery
Discovery was the third shuttle to head into space, but it ended up flying the most missions: 39. Discovery also was the shuttle that did both “return to flight” missions after the Challenger and Columbia disasters.
Where is shuttle Atlantis?
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Atlantis is currently displayed at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
How many shuttles are left?
6 Space Shuttles were built (although only 5 of them spaceworthy): Challenger, Enterprise, Columbia, Discovery, Atlantis & Endeavour. 4 of them are still around, in various museums. Disintegrated after launch, killing all seven astronauts on board.