Space & the Universe

How many missions did NASA's Space Shuttle fleet fly over its entire 30-year program?

Answer

135 missions

Five orbiters flew 135 missions between 1981 and 2011, carrying over 350 people. Discovery alone flew 39 times — more spaceflights than any other vehicle in history.

Source: NASA (nasa.gov/space-shuttle)

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