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Which rocket is used to launch the space shuttle?
Space shuttle generally launches itself with just a boost from two solid rocket boosters(SRBs) that are dropped soon after start. The element that gives the appearance of big rocket is actually an external fuel tank.
Why don't they paint the large fuel tank on the space shuttle?
The external tank was painted white for the first two space shuttle launches (STS-1 and STS-2). The paint was abandoned for two reasons. 1) After both launches, large pieces of paint had been observed flaking off due to booster ignition vibration (ignition shock). To prevent possible damage to the space shuttle heat tiles all future missions omitted the external booster tank paint. 2)In an effort to reduce the Shuttle's overall weight STS-3 and all subsequent missions used an unpainted tank, saving approximately 272 kg (600 lbs). This lack of paint gives the External tank its distinctive orange color.
Why is space shuttle rocket brown?
I assume you are talking about the external tank. I'd say it's more rust colored than brown but no matter . . . The insulation used on the outside of the tank just happens to be that color naturally.
What color is ET first shuttle mission?
The external tank for the 1st shuttle mission was white. It was painted white for the historic first launch. All other missions have used the natural color of the external tank's foam to save the cost and weight that the paint added.
What is the main feature of the space shuttle that makes it more useful to NASA then other spacecraft missions?
The space shuttle is different from all other space crafts ever built because it is the only vehicle that NASA has to fly astronauts to orbit and back that can be used again. The space shuttle is almost 100 percent reusable. the only part that needs replacing is the large external tank. After every flight a new one needs to be made.
What does the Space Shuttle used to place a satellite into space?
A liquid fuel tank
Are some rocket bodies reused for launching?
Yes the US Space shuttle is re usable and the external tank and solid rocket boosters are also re used.
Which rocket is used to launch the space shuttle?
Space shuttle generally launches itself with just a boost from two solid rocket boosters(SRBs) that are dropped soon after start. The element that gives the appearance of big rocket is actually an external fuel tank.
Why are space shuttles better modes of tranportation than earlier rockets?
Unlike earlier rockets which used capsules to transport crew, space shuttle orbiters, their engines and solid rocket boosters are reusable. Only the external fuel tank is discarded during space shuttle missions
Why don't they paint the large fuel tank on the space shuttle?
The external tank was painted white for the first two space shuttle launches (STS-1 and STS-2). The paint was abandoned for two reasons. 1) After both launches, large pieces of paint had been observed flaking off due to booster ignition vibration (ignition shock). To prevent possible damage to the space shuttle heat tiles all future missions omitted the external booster tank paint. 2)In an effort to reduce the Shuttle's overall weight STS-3 and all subsequent missions used an unpainted tank, saving approximately 272 kg (600 lbs). This lack of paint gives the External tank its distinctive orange color.
What was used to make the space shuttle?
I believe it needed 2,000,000 parts and was called the most complicated machine ever made. The materials of course are too numerous to list. The space shuttle has 4 major parts. The solid rocket boosters (there are 2 of them), the external fuel tank, and the
Why is space shuttle rocket brown?
I assume you are talking about the external tank. I'd say it's more rust colored than brown but no matter . . . The insulation used on the outside of the tank just happens to be that color naturally.
How is the shuttle put into orbit?
The Shuttle is put into orbit using the two SRB (Solid Rocket Boosters) and the large External Tank during lift-off. For maneuvering in space (and the gradual approach to the space station) the orbiter's two engines (one on either side of the tail) are used.
What is an external fuel tank on a space shuttle?
The External Tank (ET) on the US Space Shuttle is what holds the fuel for the space shuttles main engines. The tank is the large rust colored structure under the belly of the Space Shuttle and between the two Solid-Rocket-Boosters. While the ET is the largest part of what lifts-off with the shuttle, it has no engines on it. It stand 153.8 feet tall, it's diameter is 27.6 feet wide, and weighs 1,680,000 pounds. It's liquid oxygen tank holds 19,541.66 cubic feet of oxygen, the liquid hydrogen tank holds 52,881.61 cubic feet of hydrogen. The tank has been modified from its original design, it used to weigh 77,600 pounds, but now it weighs only 58,500 pounds. The original tank was painted white for thermal reasons, but that was proven unnecessary, not painting the tanks save about 600 pounds. The tank was modified into the Light-Weight Tank (LWT). The LWT was used on most off the Space Shuttle flights. A flaw in the design most likely led to the Columbia Disaster. The new design called the Super Light-Weight Tank is currently the model in use.
What is an external tank on a space shuttle?
The External Tank (ET) on the US Space Shuttle is what holds the fuel for the space shuttles main engines. The tank is the large rust colored structure under the belly of the Space Shuttle and between the two Solid-Rocket-Boosters. While the ET is the largest part of what lifts-off with the shuttle, it has no engines on it. It stand 153.8 feet tall, it's diameter is 27.6 feet wide, and weighs 1,680,000 pounds. It's liquid oxygen tank holds 19,541.66 cubic feet of oxygen, the liquid hydrogen tank holds 52,881.61 cubic feet of hydrogen. The tank has been modified from its original design, it used to weigh 77,600 pounds, but now it weighs only 58,500 pounds. The original tank was painted white for thermal reasons, but that was proven unnecessary, not painting the tanks save about 600 pounds. The tank was modified into the Light-Weight Tank (LWT). The LWT was used on most off the Space Shuttle flights. A flaw in the design most likely led to the Columbia Disaster. The new design called the Super Light-Weight Tank is currently the model in use.
What color is ET first shuttle mission?
The external tank for the 1st shuttle mission was white. It was painted white for the historic first launch. All other missions have used the natural color of the external tank's foam to save the cost and weight that the paint added.
Was the space shuttle developed to be used only once?
Certainly not! The space shuttle was the first reuseable space craft. After its solid rocket boosters and belly tank fall away, they are collected from the sea.
