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Since there is no air in space, the spacecraft must bring an 'oxidizer' with it into space. That oxidizer mixes with the fuel, providing the oxygen needed for it to burn, and it burns..
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How does rocket fuel burn in space without oxygen?
The rocket carries its own supply of oxygen with which to burn the fuel.
Why does a rocket carry its own oxygen?
There is no air, and thus no oxygen, in outer space, so the rocket needs to bring its own oxygen to burn its fuel.
Do rockets use fuel in space?
Yes. If a rocket fires its rockets to manoeuvre, then it burns fuel. Fuel is defined as anything that burns; gases and solid propellent. In space, the fuel has to have oxygen added or an oxidizer to sustain the burn.
Why rocket fly in space instead of air?
I think I know what you're getting at... Rockets burn loads of fuel really quickly so we use jet engines in the atmosphere... The thing is that jet engines need oxygen to mix with fuel to burn it. Rocket engines contain their own oxygen which means that they are the most practical way for us to get into space.
How much fuel does a space shuttle burn to make it to outer space?
The Solid Rocket Boosters each burn 1,100,000 lbs of fuel. The main tank which contains essentially a liquid oxygen/hydrogen mix burns a little less than 1,200,000 lbs. A little is reserved for maneouvring in space.
How does rocket fuel burn in space without oxygen?
The rocket carries its own supply of oxygen with which to burn the fuel.
Why does rocket fuel burn in space?
oxygen is added from a separate tank
Why do space vehicles use rocket fuel instead of regular fuel like a car?
Regular gasoline does not burn nearly fast enough for use in space vehicles.
Why does a rocket carry its own oxygen?
There is no air, and thus no oxygen, in outer space, so the rocket needs to bring its own oxygen to burn its fuel.
Do rockets use fuel in space?
Yes. If a rocket fires its rockets to manoeuvre, then it burns fuel. Fuel is defined as anything that burns; gases and solid propellent. In space, the fuel has to have oxygen added or an oxidizer to sustain the burn.
How do rocket can work in earth's atmosphere and outer space?
simple rocket science...the fuel tank on a space shuttle carries it's own oxygen in a separate hull NEXT to the actual fuel (hydrogen) tank which allows the fuel to burn, as there is no oxygen in the vacuum of space, and fire, of course, needs plenty of oxygen...
Why rocket fly in space instead of air?
I think I know what you're getting at... Rockets burn loads of fuel really quickly so we use jet engines in the atmosphere... The thing is that jet engines need oxygen to mix with fuel to burn it. Rocket engines contain their own oxygen which means that they are the most practical way for us to get into space.
How much fuel does a space shuttle burn to make it to outer space?
The Solid Rocket Boosters each burn 1,100,000 lbs of fuel. The main tank which contains essentially a liquid oxygen/hydrogen mix burns a little less than 1,200,000 lbs. A little is reserved for maneouvring in space.
What is a rocket igniter?
A device that ignites the fuel & oxidizer mixture in the rocket engine when a "burn" is to begin.it lights the rocket.
How is a real rocket able to blast into space?
the pressure from the the rocket's fuel thingy makes the rocket go up. pretty soon, the rocket is in space.
A rocket is a motor that can burn fuel without requiring?
air
Can you use petrol as a fuel in rocket engine?
Rocket fuel contains oxygen, which is not found in space. A rocket in space could theoretically work in space if it were to carry its own oxygen, but other fuels such as hydrogen are more efficient.
