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With the aid of what is a space shuttle lifted into space?

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Correct answer

Rockets

Explanation

A space shuttle flies into space with the help of rocket power. Once up, the rockets are then detached, and the shuttle runs on its on fuels and oxygen. On Earth, a motor simply draws in the oxygen it needs from the surroundings, but in outer space there is no oxygen, and thus the shuttle needs to bring its own.

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Question added 2012-05-04