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When did the last shuttle mission fly?
The space shuttle Atlantis launch July 8, 2011 and landed July 21, 2011 on mission STS-135, the last of the space shuttle program. Following that mission Atlantis was prepared for display at the Kennedy Space Center Visitors Complex not far from the pads where she had been launched on 33 missions.
How much did Kennedy spend on the space program?
President John F. Kennedy allocated approximately $25 billion to the space program during his presidency, as part of the Apollo program to send humans to the Moon.
What is name of NASA Space shuttle which successfully launched from Kennedy space center in us state of Florida on its final mission?
The name of the NASA Space Shuttle that successfully launched from Kennedy Space Center on its final mission was Atlantis. Atlantis completed its final mission (STS-135) on July 8, 2011.
When was the Kennedy Space Center built?
The Kennedy Space Center was built in 1962 to support NASA's space missions during the Apollo program. It continues to be a key launch site for space exploration missions to this day.
Was the impact of the Soviet Union's space program a factor in the Apollo mission?
Yes, the Soviet Union's space achievements, such as launching the first satellite and sending the first human to space, influenced the United States to accelerate its own space program, including the Apollo mission. The competition between the two nations during the Cold War era fueled the space race and the desire to demonstrate technological and ideological superiority.
What space program did Kennedy start?
Prsident John Kennedy started the space mission to land a man on the moon and to bring him back safely,The Apollo mission.
Who funded the space program Kennedy or Johnson?
Kennedy
When did the last shuttle mission fly?
The space shuttle Atlantis launch July 8, 2011 and landed July 21, 2011 on mission STS-135, the last of the space shuttle program. Following that mission Atlantis was prepared for display at the Kennedy Space Center Visitors Complex not far from the pads where she had been launched on 33 missions.
The only real support that Congress gave Kennedy was for this program?
Space
How much did Kennedy spend on the space program?
President John F. Kennedy allocated approximately $25 billion to the space program during his presidency, as part of the Apollo program to send humans to the Moon.
Who was president of the US when Apollo space program was announced?
Kennedy.
Which president launched a space program in the 1960s?
President Kennedy.
Who was president of the US when the Apollo space program was announced?
Kennedy.
What is name of NASA Space shuttle which successfully launched from Kennedy space center in us state of Florida on its final mission?
The name of the NASA Space Shuttle that successfully launched from Kennedy Space Center on its final mission was Atlantis. Atlantis completed its final mission (STS-135) on July 8, 2011.
Who all had a positive impact on promoting the space program during the 1960s?
John F. Kennedy is credited for having a positive impact on the space program in the 1960s. During his presidency, Kennedy began to dramatically expand the program.
How did the cold war influence foreign aid and the space program?
In some ways Kennedy's commitment to the space program was an extension of the Cold War. Kennedy wanted to surpass the Russians in space exploration. It was a contest of technology.
What was the main mission of the space shuttle program?
The main mission of the space shuttle program was to provide transportation for both astronauts and supplies, to and from the international space station. There were several other missions as well.
