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The shuttle maneuvers with rocket engines for large changes in velocity, and little sprayers
for small adjustments. Neither of those requires air.
The wings you see on the shuttle are for use only in the atmosphere during re-entry and landing.
At that time, it maneuvers like an 'ordinary' airplane.
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What propells the space shuttle in space?
The space shuttle's main engines are used to propel it into orbit and make course corrections in space. Once in orbit, thrusters are used to adjust its position and orientation. Additionally, the shuttle can rely on gravity assists and other celestial phenomena to maneuver in space.
How does a space shuttle maneuver in the exosphere?
In the exosphere, a space shuttle uses thrusters to maneuver by controlling its attitude and orientation. These thrusters help adjust the spacecraft's position without relying on air or other external forces. The shuttle can change its trajectory by firing specific thrusters to push against the vacuum of space.
Why can you breath in a space shuttle?
The air in the space shuttle is pressurized, the whole thing has air in it to breathe.
What 2 distinctions does astronaut Eileen Collins hold?
She was the first female space shuttle pilot, first female space shuttle commander, and the first pilot to take the shuttle through a 360 degree pitch maneuver
Where can you find a space shuttle?
You can find Space Shuttle Enterprise at the Intrepid Sea Air and Space museum in New York Coty, Space Shuttle Discovery at the Smithsonian Air and Space museum in Virginia, Space Shuttle Altantis at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, and Space Shuttle Endeavour at the California Science Center in Los Angeles, California.
How does a space shuttle get into the air?
with thrust
1 The space shuttle system is made up of how many main components?
The space shuttle system is made up of three main components: the orbiter, the external tank, and the solid rocket boosters. These components work together to launch and maneuver the shuttle in space.
Why do space shuttles need separate oxygen to burn the fuel in the space shuttle?
Space shuttles operate in the vacuum of space where there is no air to provide oxygen for combustion. Therefore, they carry their own liquid oxygen as an oxidizer to allow the fuel to burn in the rocket engines. This ensures that the shuttle can generate thrust and maneuver in space.
Why does the space shuttle flip when in flight?
The shuttle is traveling at a tremendous speed. In order to come out of orbit, the shuttle must slow down. When flipped backwards, the shuttle fires it's engines to slow down and enter the atmosphere. The shuttle begins to be slowed down by the atmosphere as it flips to a forward position for a proper landing.
What are the advantages of a space shuttle when it goes into space or even when it is getting ready to do a launch into space?
The space shuttle's reusable design allows it to launch, travel to space, return to Earth, and be prepared for launch again efficiently. Its large payload capacity enables the transportation of astronauts, cargo, and satellites to space in a single mission. Additionally, the space shuttle's ability to maneuver in space and deploy and repair satellites makes it a versatile spacecraft.
How does a spaceshuttle work?
A space shuttle is launched into space using powerful rockets. Once in space, it uses onboard thrusters to maneuver and adjust its course. The shuttle then re-enters the Earth's atmosphere and glides back to a landing site like a plane.
How people breath in a space shuttle?
they have air tanks in their space suits
