The space shuttle Discovery is the centerpiece of the James S. McDonnell Space Hangar at the National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va.
Regarding this, can you visit Langley NASA?
Unfortunately, there are no regular public tours of the Langley facility. Occasionally, NASA will open the facility for special events, but none are planned for 2018, according to Langley representatives.
Also question is, how many space shuttles still exist?
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. On display at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.
Is there a space shuttle in Virginia?
A visit to the Space Shuttle Discovery at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia, is sure to impress. It is truly awe-inspiring to stand next to the huge craft and reflect on all that Discovery accomplished in space.
Where is the Atlantis space shuttle?
Where is the Columbia space shuttle now?
The Columbia Memorial Space Center is the U.S. national memorial for the Space Shuttle Columbia’s seven crew members.
Where is the space shuttle Discovery today?
The shuttle is now on display at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.
| Discovery | |
|---|---|
| Preserved at | Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center Chantilly, Virginia |
| Space Shuttle orbiters Atlantis → | |
Which museum has space shuttle?
NASA’s Space Shuttles: Where Are They Now?
- Enterprise Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, NYC. Michael Minervini. …
- Discovery National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, Chantilly, Va. …
- Atlantis Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Cape Canaveral, Fla. NASA/ Jim Grossmann.