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How did astronaut john glenn describe his re-entry into earths atmosphere after being the first man to orbit the earth?
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How did john glenn the first man to orbit the earth describe his reentry into earths atmosphere?
He described it by saying it was "a real fireball out there--a real fireball..."
How hot does a space shuttle get when re-enters earths atmosphere?
The leading edges of the Space Shuttle's wings get to almost 3000 deg F during a normal reentry into earth's atmosphere.
Does the space shuttle reuse the liguid-fuel tanks?
No. The large orange External Tank or ET as it is called is jettisoned at about the 8 minute mark of the flight and burns up in the earths atmosphere during its reentry.
Earths position in the atmosphere?
Earth isn't in the atmosphere - the atmosphere is part of Earth.
How much of the earths atmosphere is made up of nitrogen and oxygen?
The earths atmosphere is made up of 78% nitrogen and 21% oxygen
How did john glenn the first man to orbit the earth describe his reentry into earths atmosphere?
He described it by saying it was "a real fireball out there--a real fireball..."
Why do space vehicles have heat shields for reentry into earths atmosphere?
i dont know
How do the astronauts reduce the space capsules speed for reentry into the Earths atmosphere?
Look on Wikipedia unless you know the answer.-Acaheny & Ausia
What is the word for when a space rocket re enters the earths atmosphere like when they lose radio contact and it shakes the rocket?
It's called Reentry.
How hot does a space shuttle get when re-enters earths atmosphere?
The leading edges of the Space Shuttle's wings get to almost 3000 deg F during a normal reentry into earth's atmosphere.
If an astronaut was stranded in space but was hovering above the earths atmosphere would there be any way to make it back alive?
The astronaut would need to be rescued. There is no way to get back to Earth from orbit in only a spacesuit.
Why do objects burn up on reentry into earths atmosphere?
It's all down to friction from the Earth's atmosphere. The speed of the object falling - creates friction with the air around it. The heat generated by the is hot enough to melt metal - and most asteroids.
Does the space shuttle reuse the liguid-fuel tanks?
No. The large orange External Tank or ET as it is called is jettisoned at about the 8 minute mark of the flight and burns up in the earths atmosphere during its reentry.
How do geologists think earths atmosphere formed?
how do geologists think earths atmosphere is formed
What is the particles outside earths atmosphere?
The particles outside the Earths atmosphere are called, meteoroids.
What is the earths second layer of earths atmosphere?
STRATOSPHERE
What drives convection within earths atmosphere?
Uneven heating of the Earths atmosphere and oceans by the sun
