No, the backup crew of a space mission is in training and preparing well before the launch. If something happens to a primary crewmember before launch, the backup person may take his place, or the entire mission may be rescheduled.
The number of people needed to fly a rocket depends on the rocket design and mission requirements. Generally, a small crew typically consisting of 3-7 astronauts is required to operate and fly a rocket into space.
Neil Armstrong did not launch in a space shutlle but rather a rocket. The rocket he and fellow crew members of the Apollo 11 mission used to go to the moon was called the Saturn V rocket and was launch from the Kennedy Spce Centre.
A space rocket is a type of vehicle used to propel spacecraft into space, while a space shuttle refers to a specific type of spacecraft that can carry crew and cargo to and from space. Space shuttles are reusable vehicles that are launched like a rocket but land like an airplane.
The Shuttle requires a minimum of four crew members to operate safely and there have been as many as eight. I haven't looked this up but a typical crew is probably about 6.
The part of the rocket that carries astronauts is called the crew module or the spacecraft. It is the section of the rocket designed to safely transport astronauts to and from space.
The rocket that propelled the crew of Apollo 11 into space was the Saturn V. This powerful launch vehicle was designed by NASA and played a crucial role in the Apollo program, successfully sending astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins on their historic mission to the Moon in July 1969. The Saturn V remains one of the tallest, heaviest, and most powerful rockets ever built.
A space pilot operates spacecraft to navigate through space, launch and land vehicles, and communicate with mission control. They are responsible for ensuring the safety of the crew and the success of the mission.
Julie Payette went to space in 1999 as a crew member on the Space Shuttle Discovery mission STS-96.
In space flights, a payload refers to the cargo or equipment carried by a spacecraft, which can include satellites, scientific instruments, or crew. The primary purpose of a payload is to fulfill the mission objectives, such as conducting research, communication, or exploration. The design and weight of the payload are critical factors in determining the rocket's specifications and launch parameters. Overall, the payload is central to the functionality and success of the space mission.
The space shuttle generally has a commander, a pilot, mission specialists, and payload specialists.
Discovery's finally mission was STS-133. The STS-133 crew members were Commander Steven Lindsey, Pilot Eric Boe, Mission Specialists Alvin Drew, Michael Barratt, Steve Bowen, and Nicole Stott.
After being jettisoned, the space shuttle's solid rocket boosters parachute back to Earth and land in the ocean. They are then retrieved by teams who tow them back to be refurbished and reused for future missions.