When did Space Shuttle first fly?

Space Shuttle had its first flight in 1981, operated by NASA. Current status: retired.

What's the payload capacity of Space Shuttle?

Space Shuttle can lift up to 24.4 tonnes to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and 3.8 tonnes to Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO).

Space Shuttle stands 56.1 metres tall with a diameter of 8.7 metres. Total thrust at liftoff: 30,160 kN across 2 stages.

Yes, Space Shuttle is a partially or fully reusable launch vehicle.

retired Shuttle · USA

Name: Space Shuttle
Brand: NASA

NASA

The first partially reusable spacecraft. 135 missions over 30 years. Built the ISS. Lost Challenger (1986) and Columbia (2003).

Height

56.1 m

Diameter

8.7 m

Payload to LEO

24.4 t

Payload to GTO

3.8 t

Thrust at liftoff

30,160 kN

Stages

Reusable

Yes

First flight

1981

Propellant

LH2/LOX + APCP SRBs

When did Space Shuttle first fly?: Space Shuttle had its first flight in 1981, operated by NASA. Current status: retired.
What's the payload capacity of Space Shuttle?: Space Shuttle can lift up to 24.4 tonnes to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and 3.8 tonnes to Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO).
How tall is Space Shuttle?: Space Shuttle stands 56.1 metres tall with a diameter of 8.7 metres. Total thrust at liftoff: 30,160 kN across 2 stages.
Is Space Shuttle reusable?: Yes, Space Shuttle is a partially or fully reusable launch vehicle.