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15 Years Ago – The Final Flight of the Space Shuttle
The end of the Space Shuttle program paved the way for a new generation of private launch providers. The post 15 Years Ago – The Final Flight of the Space Shuttle appeared first on The National Interest .
The end of the Space Shuttle program paved the way for a new generation of private launch providers. After two accidents in which all 14 astronauts lost their lives, the Space Shuttle program was terminated 15 years ago . On July 21, 2011, the final flight took place. It was a historic date, marking the low point in the history of American spaceflight. From that moment on, the United States was unable for nine years to transport American astronauts from American soil aboard American rockets to the International Space Station (ISS). …
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