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What do you call a spacecraft that is controlled from earth?
A spacecraft that is controlled from Earth is typically referred to as a teleoperated spacecraft. This means that it is being controlled by operators on Earth rather than operating autonomously.
Which spacecraft is reusable after it carries a crew to space and returns to Earth?
The Space Shuttle (orbiter).
What part of the spacecraft detaches and parachutes?
The orbiter would detach and land in the ocean shortly after take off.
What was the first spacecraft designed to be reused?
The Space Shuttle was the first spacecraft designed to be reused. It consisted of reusable orbiter vehicles that could return to Earth after completing their missions, as well as solid rocket boosters and an external fuel tank that were also reusable.
What are the names of the robots and satellites sent from earth to mercury?
The primary spacecraft sent to Mercury are NASA's Mariner 10, which made three flybys of the planet in the 1970s, and the MESSENGER (Mercury Surface, Space Environment, Geochemistry, and Ranging) spacecraft, which orbited Mercury from 2011 to 2015. Additionally, the European Space Agency's BepiColombo mission, launched in 2018, is currently en route to Mercury and consists of two spacecraft: the Mercury Planetary Orbiter and the Mercury Magnetospheric Orbiter. As of now, there are no robots or landers on Mercury's surface.
Which part of the space shuttle orbits the earth?
The orbiter.
WHAT IS THE only giant planet to have a spacecraft currently orbiting it?
The Cassini Orbiter is currently orbiting the ringed gas giant, Saturn. Cassini is giving us back on Earth a glimpse at Saturn's ring system, as well as its many moons.
What is robotic spacecraft?
Robotic spacecraft are unmanned vehicles sent into space to explore celestial bodies, perform scientific research, or gather data. They are controlled remotely from Earth and equipped with various instruments and cameras to carry out their missions. Robotic spacecraft have been used to study planets, moons, asteroids, and other objects in our solar system.
Does the space shuttle have running lights?
No, the only lights the orbiter has externally technically aren't external; they're in the payload bay. Used in orbital night (when the orbiter's in Earth's shadow), even during a spacewalk, or EVA (Extra-Vehicular Activity).
How fast does does an orbiter orbit the earth?
This depends on a lot of things such as the distance from the earth, mass, etc.
If a spacecraft travels from earth to the edge of the solar system what will happen to the gravitational pull between earth and the spacecraft?
The gravitational pull between earth and the spacecraft will become insignificant.
Why is it called when you return to earth in the in the atmosphere?
When a spacecraft re-enters Earth's atmosphere, it is commonly referred to as "re-entry." This process involves the spacecraft descending from space and encountering atmospheric resistance, which generates intense heat due to friction with the air. Proper heat shielding and controlled descent are crucial to ensure the safety of the spacecraft and its occupants during this critical phase.
