24. Will the spaceship be checked out before and after each flight like an airplane? (A K2S Question)

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Yes. The Shuttle is always extensively checked out post-landing to make any necessary repairs and determine the health of the vehicle and all of its systems. Prior to launch it goes through a series of health checks over several days to ensure that it is ready for flight. Check out the website below for an animated description. (See CDROM) http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forkids/artsstories/rtf_countdown.html

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Question and Answer extracted from the book Kids to Space - by Lonnie Schorer

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