Since the Columbia disaster, they've only used Discovery. To my knowledge, Endeveour and Atlantis are still in the fleet.
2006-07-03 04:56:24 · 5 answers · asked by mckean_emt 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
It is because Endevour is grounded for
maintenance(but will go up soon) and Atlantis
is getting ready for mission STS-115.
Discovery has been going up because it is the
only one (so fair)that has the new arm that
lets astronauts see the belly of the orbiter.
2006-07-03 07:24:23 · answer #1 · answered by Mongoose BMX Rider 2 · 6⤊ 3⤋
They didn't use any shuttles after the Columbia disaster yet. However, a Discovery launch was scheduled on Saturday, but frequent afternoon thunderstorms in Florida cancelled it. They tried again on Sunday and thunderstorms again. They're going to try again tomorrow afternoon.
2006-07-03 12:08:22 · answer #2 · answered by Science_Guy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Putting all their eggs in one basket maybe?
Maybe it is cheaper to keep one in tip top shape then to keep all of them up to date. Less manpower, less funds,less things to have to inspect
2006-07-03 12:00:06 · answer #3 · answered by not at home 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're tryin' to save money on repairs I guess.
Who knows...
2006-07-03 11:59:50 · answer #4 · answered by Am 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
so they wont use too much money =^__^=
2006-07-03 12:01:26 · answer #5 · answered by exveemon95 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋