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What kind of airplane does the space shuttle piggyback on?
The space shuttle piggybacked on a modified Boeing 747 aircraft known as the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA). This allowed for transportation of the space shuttle to and from different launch sites across the United States.
How do they get the space shuttle on top of the 747 for a return to Kennedy space center?
The space shuttle is picked up with a hydraulic lifting crane the cradles it from both sides as it is lifted up and placed atop a specially modified 747. I wish I could provide a video for you but I can't find one. Here is the video link: http://www.space.com/15214-space-shuttle-ferry-era-final-flights-video.html
Who is the first president to go to space?
The first president to go to space was Ronald Reagan. He did not travel to space during his presidency, but before becoming president, Reagan flew on a NASA Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft to observe a Space Shuttle mission in 1986.
Would the space shuttle float on water?
It should, it's air tight. An Aircraft carrier floats and it's hugh. Any rocket scientists out there?
What sort vehicle is piggy backed into space?
Aircraft such as the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft or specially-designed transport planes like the Antonov An-225 are typically used to piggyback smaller spacecraft or components into space. These large planes are able to carry the spacecraft attached to their back or underneath to transport them to the desired location for launch.
What is the name of kalpana chawla's aircraft?
Discovery.It is a space shuttle not a aircraft.
What is the name of kalpana chawla?
Discovery.It is a space shuttle not a aircraft.
What is the fastest airplane now?
For an aircraft that flies in atmosphere, you are looking for the SR-71 Blackbird. For in space, that aircraft is the space shuttle.
Aircraft in which kalpana chawla died?
the space shuttle was named as Columbia
Why does the space shuttle have structurescommon to a aircraft and spacecraft?
hat makeit gas
If aircraft fly in space why not aeroplanes?
Only specialized aircraft fly in space - airplanes are not pressurized or shielded the way rockets and the space shuttle are, so they can't go into space.
Why does a space shuttle lands the way it does?
The space shuttle lands like an aircraft because it is the safest and simplest way, currently, to land a reusable craft.
