0
Theoretically yes - although it won't have enough to return.
Once out of the gravitational pull of the Earths gravity and a couple of gravitational assists from other planets, a shuttle could make it to Pluto and beyond.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
How does the space shuttle carry enough fuel for a mission?
The space shuttle uses liquid nitrogen and liquid oxygen as fuel. Generally a sufficient quantity of fuel is carried but if need be re-fuelling can be done in space.
How many space shuttle has been lunce for moon?
No space shuttle has been launched for the moon. It can't carry enough fuel to get there. Couldn't land if it got there.
Why can't a space shuttle go outside out the earth's orbit?
The space shuttle is designed for orbital flight only. The shuttle only has enough fuel to reach an orbit of approximately 600 km high.
When the Space Shuttle was transported atop a 747 was the Space Shuttle full of fuel?
No.
The space shuttle Discovery orbits what planet?
The space shuttle discovery and any other space shuttle for that manner is only designed to orbit Earth. The space shuttle does not have enough fuel or produce enough energy to leave Earths gravitational pull. The only manned spacecraft to do so was the Saturn V rocket, built by Whener Von Braun during the 1960's.
How much does the fuel on a space shuttle cost?
== ==
In space what kind of fuel is used by space shuttle?
The fuel is monomethylhydrazine(MMT) and the oxidizer is N2O4.
What kind of fuel does the space shuttle use?
A space shuttle uses a combination of liquid oxygen and liquid nitrogen.
What type of fuel does the space shuttle need?
It uses rocket fuel
What is the fuel for the rockets that carries the shuttle to space?
High octane jet fuel.
What does the Space Shuttle used to place a satellite into space?
A liquid fuel tank
What does the space shuttle use to place a satellite into space?
A liquid fuel tank
