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This is a very general question.
There are a wide variety of spaceship engines which utilise a wide range of differing mechanisms in which to propel a spacecraft.
In general spaceships engines 'work' by using Newtons Third Law which states:
For every action, there is an equal and opposite re-action.
This means that if a spaceship engine produces an exhaust that leaves the spaceship, then the spaceship's engine and hence the spaceship will be pushed in the opposite direction.
The American Space Shuttle's main engines and its RCS (reaction control system) operate in this manner.
There are some variation in spaceship engine designs, for example Project Orion was a nuclear engine design which would fire nuclear bombs out of the rear of the spaceship (0.15 KT bombs for the 4000 ton spaceship design).
Whilst the firing of the nuclear bomb out of the back of the spaceship would provide a tiny bit of thrust, the majority of this engines thrust was provided when the bomb exploded 200 feet from the spaceship.
The blast wave from the explosion would hit the rear of the spaceship on a specially designed 'pusher plate' and the force of the plasma wave hitting this pusher plate moved the spaceship forward.
Project Orion never proceeded beyond a few small chemical explosive based prototypes due to concerns over the use of nuclear weapons inside the Earths atmosphere but I have included as an example of how varied some spaceship engines can be.
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What makes a spaceship go into the air?
A spaceship goes into the air by using thrust generated by its engines or propulsion systems. When the spaceship's engines produce enough force to overcome gravity's pull on the vehicle, it can lift off and get into the air. Additionally, the design of the spaceship's aerodynamics helps it maintain stability and control during ascent.
What does a spaceship need to survive in space?
Proper insulation and pressurization, thermal panels if reentering, engines
Density on earth is 7.9 What would be on a spaceship?
The density of a spaceship would depend on its materials, design, and construction. It could be higher or lower than 7.9 depending on these factors. Each part of the spaceship such as hull, engines, and equipment would contribute to its overall density.
What propels a spaceship?
A spaceship is propelled through space using rocket engines that expel gases at high speeds to create thrust. The principle of action and reaction, as described by Newton's third law of motion, is what propels the spaceship forward.
How does the spaceship return to earth?
The spaceship returns to Earth by firing its engines to slow down and re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. It then navigates through the atmosphere before deploying parachutes to safely land in a designated landing area.
What makes a spaceship go into the air?
A spaceship goes into the air by using thrust generated by its engines or propulsion systems. When the spaceship's engines produce enough force to overcome gravity's pull on the vehicle, it can lift off and get into the air. Additionally, the design of the spaceship's aerodynamics helps it maintain stability and control during ascent.
What does a spaceship need to survive in space?
Proper insulation and pressurization, thermal panels if reentering, engines
How do you work the alien spaceship on poptropica?
You get in the spaceship, and click on the control panel and press launch.
How much faster does a spaceship travel than the orbit that it is in?
Usually the spaceship will turn off its engines soon after takeoff; therefore, it will travel precisely at the "speed of its orbit", most of the trip.
Density on earth is 7.9 What would be on a spaceship?
The density of a spaceship would depend on its materials, design, and construction. It could be higher or lower than 7.9 depending on these factors. Each part of the spaceship such as hull, engines, and equipment would contribute to its overall density.
What propels a spaceship?
A spaceship is propelled through space using rocket engines that expel gases at high speeds to create thrust. The principle of action and reaction, as described by Newton's third law of motion, is what propels the spaceship forward.
How does the spaceship return to earth?
The spaceship returns to Earth by firing its engines to slow down and re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. It then navigates through the atmosphere before deploying parachutes to safely land in a designated landing area.
When you're getting the jetpack how do you get up and over the spaceship in Early Poptropica?
The wind from the engines of the junk airplane will lift you over the top.
What numbers do you input to work the spaceship Astroknights Island?
56,52
What forces act upon a spaceship?
The main forces acting on a spaceship are thrust generated by its engines to overcome gravity and propel it through space, and drag caused by air resistance. In space, there is also the force of gravity from celestial bodies that can affect the trajectory of the spaceship. Additionally, internal forces such as the propulsion systems and structural forces within the spaceship play a role in its movement and stability.
How many thrusters are there on a spaceship?
The number of thrusters on a spaceship can vary depending on the size and type of the spacecraft. Typically, a spaceship may have multiple thrusters, including main propulsion engines for large maneuvers and smaller thrusters for fine control and adjustments in orientation. Some spacecraft may have dozens of thrusters for different purposes.
can hydrogen kits work on deisel engines?
Yes, hydrogen kits work for diesel engines.
