How old is the Space Shuttle?

The Space Shuttle is 45 years old.

The Space Shuttle first launched on April 12, 1981. That's 45 years, 5 months and 15 days.

as of September 2026

It launched 20 years to the day after the first human spaceflight.

The Space Shuttle turns 50 on April 12, 2031.

If you were born before April 12, 1981, you're older than the Space Shuttle.

Mind-bender: The Space Shuttle is closer in time to Monopoly's debut (1935) than to today.

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