All the Star Trek fans and anti Star Trekkers answer this one.
2006-09-04 21:14:17 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
In 1974 I was just two, so for all purposes I might have been on Pluto. Down there that is a very informative answer by Warren D. After the time is out, he gets my vote for the best answer. There is another one, a repetition of that. But what I meant is it would be great if in the future a space shuttle could be named 'Enterprise'.
2006-09-05 02:37:19 · update #1
It's already been done.
The first prototype space shuttle was named "Enterprise." This vehicle was structurally the same as the orbiters but lacked the tiles used as a heat shield on the five orbiting shuttles.
It was used in the glide and transport tests that proved the airworthiness and practicality of transporting the shuttle atop the Boeing 747 transporter aircraft.
Enterprise continued to be used on ongoing tests after "Columbia," the first orbiter shuttle, made its first space flights.
"Columbia" and "Challenger" were lost in operational accidents. The remaining three shuttles, "Discovery," "Atlantis" and "Endeavor" continue to be used.
The shuttle fleet is due to be retired in 2010. It is possible one of the forthcoming Orion spaceships could be named "Enterprise," and those favoring this should probably write NASA.
If I recall correctly, this was how the first shuttle prototype came to be named "Enterprise."
2006-09-04 21:25:23 · answer #1 · answered by Warren D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi :-) there,
it is good question.
The first prototype space shuttle was named "Enterprise." This vehicle was structurally the same as the orbiters but lacked the tiles used as a heat shield on the five orbiting shuttles.
It was used in the glide and transport tests that proved the airworthiness and practicality of transporting the shuttle atop the Boeing 747 transporter aircraft.
Enterprise continued to be used on ongoing tests after "Columbia," the first orbiter shuttle, made its first space flights.
"Columbia" and "Challenger" were lost in operational accidents. The remaining three shuttles, "Discovery," "Atlantis" and "Endeavor" continue to be used.
The shuttle fleet is due to be retired in 2010. It is possible one of the forthcoming Orion spaceships could be named "Enterprise," and those favoring this should probably write NASA.
If I recall correctly, this was how the first shuttle prototype came to be named "Enterprise."
Best of luck
2006-09-04 21:48:04 · answer #2 · answered by 1_best 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as I remember, the Enterprise was the first Space shuttle to be built. It was begun in 1974 and was originally going to be called the Constitution, but following a campaign of letters it was changed to Enterprise after the Trekkie spaceship.
2006-09-04 21:28:59 · answer #3 · answered by jademonkey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Warren D gets my vote
2006-09-04 21:30:53 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2006-09-04 21:15:33 · answer #5 · answered by zambranoray 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You think and find out i will give opinion of the same
2006-09-04 21:16:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-09-04 21:19:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There already is bro
2006-09-04 21:19:43 · answer #8 · answered by niwriffej 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there has already been one...... what planet are you from
live long and prosper!
2006-09-04 21:18:29 · answer #9 · answered by larry d 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SO cool :)
2006-09-04 22:12:54 · answer #10 · answered by Ah Boi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋