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No, there is no atmosphere in space.
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What are space probes parachutes made of?
silk or synthetic plastic such as Silray also used in the sixties for model-airplane covering. ( wings, etc).
Would a parachute help a skydiver in space?
No. A parachute would not help a skydiver in space. A parachute works by taking advantage of air resistance. There is no air in space, so there can be no resistance. Perhaps that's the main reason why the Space Shuttle never deployed its parachutes while it was still in space.
How do the size of a parachutes required on thick atmosphere?
ld the size of parachute required on a space probe to allow it to land safetly on venus which has a thick atmosphere
How do astronauts come back to earth from space?
They use a vehicle with a heavily heat insulated underside. The heat shield protects them from the intense heat generated from the friction of passing through the atmosphere, which also acts as a brake. Further down they rely on more traditional aerodynamic features. The Space Shuttle used wings, and landed as a (very poor) aircraft, other craft use parachutes for the final descent.
What drops off and are parachuted into the ocean after the space shuttle takes off?
The solid rocket boosters are jettisoned as their fuel runs out. Their fall is slowed by parachutes and they are later recovered and returned to the Kennedy Space Center for refurbishing and reuse on later missions.
When were parachutes first used in space?
Parachutes have never been used in space, and never will be. Without atmosphere, parachutes accomplish nothing. They are used to prevent the fiery destruction of a space vehicle when it re-enters earth's atmosphere.
Do the armies use parachutes today?
AnswerYes.
Apollo 13 Deployed 2 or 3 parachutes on landing?
Al the Apollo spacecrafts use three parachutes.
Do bombs use fins or parachutes for stabilization in flight?
Yes
Why use silk for parachutes?
because i said so 8-)
How do you say parachutes in french?
Its still parachutes.
What statement is true about bombs?
bombs use fins or parachutes for stabilization in flight
Do parachutes save lives?
Yes if the airplane is going to crash, use one.
How big are parachutes?
Parachutes come in varying sizes.
What material are used to make military parachutes?
I think that they currently use nylon, but they used to use silk
During the Great Depression when did military use polyester in parachutes?
In 1941 right when pearl harbor happended. They used the material nylon to make these parachutes during the great depression also.
Are parachutes unfameable?
They can be if you pay a little extra.US parachutes are unflameable.
