NASA Space Shuttle Program

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Space_Shuttle
gptkbp:cargo_capacity 24,400 kg
gptkbp:crew_capacity gptkb:7
gptkbp:duration 1981-2011
gptkbp:final_crewed_flight gptkb:STS-135
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:STS-1
gptkb:STS-135
gptkbp:has_programs gptkb:Charlie_Bolden
gptkb:Mike_Moses
gptkb:Bill_Gerstenmaier
gptkb:Robert_Alan_Cabana
gptkb:John_J._Young
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label NASA Space Shuttle Program
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Kennedy_Space_Center
gptkb:Cape_Canaveral_Space_Force_Station
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Space_Shuttle
gptkbp:mission 135
gptkbp:notable_achievements Increased public interest in space exploration
Promoted STEM education initiatives
First reusable spacecraft
Contributed to the understanding of climate change
Conducted scientific research in microgravity
Facilitated international cooperation in space
Conducted experiments in various scientific fields
Supported the development of new materials in space
Contributed to Earth observation missions
Developed advanced technologies for space travel
Enabled construction of the ISS
Facilitated the return of astronauts from the ISS
Facilitated the study of the Earth's atmosphere
Enhanced understanding of space environment effects on humans
Launched numerous satellites
Pioneered astronaut training programs
Provided a platform for technology demonstrations
Serviced the Hubble Space Telescope
Tested new spaceflight systems
Supported the development of future space exploration missions
Developed partnerships with international space agencies
Promoted international collaboration in scientific research
Contributed to advancements in aerospace engineering
Enabled the testing of life support systems for long-duration missions
First spacecraft to launch and land like an airplane
Enabled the deployment of scientific instruments into orbit
Provided a platform for commercial space activities
gptkbp:notable_case gptkb:Columbia_disaster
gptkb:Challenger_disaster
gptkbp:notable_mission Hubble Space Telescope deployment
International Space Station construction
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:orbit_type gptkb:Columbia
gptkb:Challenger
gptkb:5
gptkb:Atlantis
gptkb:Discovery
gptkb:Endeavour
gptkbp:primary_use gptkb:human_spaceflight
gptkbp:spacecraft gptkb:true
gptkbp:success_rate 98.5%
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Guion_S._Bluford_Jr.
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4