because there is no, repeat NO oxygen in outer space. since oxygen is the gas we live on, we need it to keep our heart pumping. And since there's no oxygen in space, therefore you need a supply of oxygen brought from earth.
It is called the "External Tank", or ET for short. It holds the space shuttle's liquid hydrogen fuel, and it's oxidizer, liquid oxygen.
By the 2 solid rocket boosters on the sides, and the Liquid hydrogen/oxygen tank underneath the orbiter.
The Space Shuttle External Tank carries about 1,449,813 liters of liquid hydrogen fuel and about 541,314 liters of liquid oxygen as its oxidizer. In total, it carries about 1,991,127 liters of liquid propellant for the Space Shuttle Main Engines.
The Space Shuttle External Tank is made primarily from Aluminum/Lithium alloys, AL-2090 and AL-2195.
first the rocket boosters carry it into space then the external tank pushes the shuttle above earth then when the shuttle is ready the external tank falls off and the shuttle is ready for its mission then after its mission the shuttle lands and blows out a parachute come out from the back to help the shuttle slow down.any parts from the rocket or shuttle can be reused except the external tank.
It is called the "External Tank", or ET for short. It holds the space shuttle's liquid hydrogen fuel, and it's oxidizer, liquid oxygen.
By the 2 solid rocket boosters on the sides, and the Liquid hydrogen/oxygen tank underneath the orbiter.
it is space shuttle
simple rocket science...the fuel tank on a space shuttle carries it's own oxygen in a separate hull NEXT to the actual fuel (hydrogen) tank which allows the fuel to burn, as there is no oxygen in the vacuum of space, and fire, of course, needs plenty of oxygen...
The Space Shuttle External Tank carries about 1,449,813 liters of liquid hydrogen fuel and about 541,314 liters of liquid oxygen as its oxidizer. In total, it carries about 1,991,127 liters of liquid propellant for the Space Shuttle Main Engines.
The Space Shuttle External Tank is made primarily from Aluminum/Lithium alloys, AL-2090 and AL-2195.
first the rocket boosters carry it into space then the external tank pushes the shuttle above earth then when the shuttle is ready the external tank falls off and the shuttle is ready for its mission then after its mission the shuttle lands and blows out a parachute come out from the back to help the shuttle slow down.any parts from the rocket or shuttle can be reused except the external tank.
first the rocket boosters carry it into space then the external tank pushes the shuttle above earth then when the shuttle is ready the external tank falls off and the shuttle is ready for its mission then after its mission the shuttle lands and blows out a parachute come out from the back to help the shuttle slow down.any parts from the rocket or shuttle can be reused except the external tank.
the shuttle system has three parts: the orbiter(or space shuttle), external tank, and two solid rocket boosetsr
the external tank carries the fuel
A liquid fuel tank
A liquid fuel tank