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Why would it not be possible to use a jet engine on a spacecraft to take a man to the moon?
Have you SEEN the price of gasoline lately....Just kidding-- Rockets fuels are rated by Specific Impulse, a measure of how fast the explosion travels when it shoots out the back. Gasoline is good as a fuel, but not as good as many others. The space shuttle uses hydrogen and oxygen.
Jet engines require oxygen to operate, which is not available in space. In space, spacecraft use rocket engines that carry their own oxidizer, such as liquid oxygen, to operate effectively. Rocket engines are more suitable for space travel because they can operate in a vacuum where there is no atmosphere.
Jet engines require oxygen to ignite their fuel. Since there is no oxygen in space, a jet engine would not function. Rocket engines combine liquid hydrogen with liquid oxygen for combustion, so they carry their oxygen source with them.
Jet engines use the oxygen in the air to get the fuel to burn. In space there's no oxygen, so a jet engine would simply go out. Space rockets carry both their fuel and their oxygen, which allows them to work in the vacuum of space.
no jet engines use air intakes which are not possible in large enough quantities in space
A jet engine with its own oxygen supply is by definition a rocket.
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How would you get to the moon?
To reach the moon, you would typically need to launch a spacecraft using a powerful rocket. The spacecraft would travel through space for about three days before entering the moon's orbit and landing on its surface. The spacecraft would then need to take off again and return to Earth.
How the life is possible on the moon?
not possible without world-engine
The first spacecraft to land on the moon?
The first spacecraft to land on the moon was the Soviet Union's Luna 2 in 1959. It was an unmanned spacecraft that crash-landed on the moon's surface.
What is the name of the spacecraft for India mission moon.?
The spacecraft for India's mission to the moon is called Chandrayaan-2.
Why can astronauts not use parachutes to help slow down their spacecraft as it approaches the moon how do they slow down their spacecraft?
A parachute would not work in the vacuum of space as there is no air for it to catch and create drag. Instead, spacecraft approaching the moon slow down through a combination of a retrograde rocket burn and gravity assist maneuvers to enter lunar orbit. Mission planners carefully calculate the spacecraft's trajectory and use precise engine firings to control its speed and trajectory.
How would you get to the moon?
To reach the moon, you would typically need to launch a spacecraft using a powerful rocket. The spacecraft would travel through space for about three days before entering the moon's orbit and landing on its surface. The spacecraft would then need to take off again and return to Earth.
How the life is possible on the moon?
not possible without world-engine
How many hours does it take a spacecraft from Earth to reach the Moon?
It takes about 3 days (72 hours) for a spacecraft to travel from Earth to the Moon.
The first spacecraft to land on the moon?
The first spacecraft to land on the moon was the Soviet Union's Luna 2 in 1959. It was an unmanned spacecraft that crash-landed on the moon's surface.
Is it possible for humans to live on moon europa?
No, because there are currently no spacecraft capable of sending astronauts that far into space. Plus, they would need lots of food and fresh water.
Would you Survive on the moon with out a helmet?
Inside a spacecraft probably. Outside the craft, no.
What is the name of the spacecraft for India mission moon.?
The spacecraft for India's mission to the moon is called Chandrayaan-2.
Why can astronauts not use parachutes to help slow down their spacecraft as it approaches the moon how do they slow down their spacecraft?
A parachute would not work in the vacuum of space as there is no air for it to catch and create drag. Instead, spacecraft approaching the moon slow down through a combination of a retrograde rocket burn and gravity assist maneuvers to enter lunar orbit. Mission planners carefully calculate the spacecraft's trajectory and use precise engine firings to control its speed and trajectory.
How is the life on the moon?
not possible without world-engine
What was the name of the first aircraft on the moon?
The first spacecraft on the moon was called Eagle. After the Jules verne spacecraft.
Does a spacecraft land on the moon?
a spacecraft is anything from satellites to shuttles.
Can you sneeze on the moon?
An astronaut would be in a sealed spacesuit when out of the spacecraft and standing on the Moon's surface. So he or she would be able to sneeze (within the confines of the spacesuit).
