0
I think you mean "flying" a space shuttle in space.
The energy comes from the launch (via the SRB's and the large External Tank) and the actual direction is determined by the orientation of the nozzles (programmed sequences with no human interference).
In space the additional energy that may be needed comes from the on-board tank and the maneuvers are performed via the OMS (Orbiter Maneuvering System) comprising two main engines, one on each side of the tail. Their orientation (and the resulting direction of travel) is controlled by the pilot via a joystick, the intensity of the shuttle thrust is determined by the duration of the engines' firing time (a few seconds only, a very delicate task for the shuttle pilot).
Upon re-entry the shuttle is controlled like a normal aircraft, the wings are equipped accordingly. However, it is not powered; the energy comes from Earth's drag. In that respect the shuttle is rather a glider (sailplane). During the final approach the shuttle may potentially fly a full circle at one end of the landing strip and go for touchdown when the runway is straight ahead of the vehicle.
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Why does a space shuttle move in space when there is no gravity?
The warp drive engages.
What is the name of the american space shuttle that goes into orbit?
There were 5. Space Shuttle Columbia (destroyed in 2003), Space Shuttle Challenger (destroyed in 1886), Space Shuttle Discovery, Space Shuttle Atlantis, and Space Shuttle Endeavour.
When was the first space shuttle invented?
The first space shuttle invented was the space shuttle enterprise.
What was the 1st name of the space shuttle?
Of the first Space Shuttle; Enterprise. Of the first space worthy Space Shuttle; Columbia.
Which space shuttle exploded in 2003?
The Space Shuttle Columbia. It was the first shuttle to fly into space in 1981.
Why does a space shuttle move in space when there is no gravity?
The warp drive engages.
What is the name of the american space shuttle that goes into orbit?
There were 5. Space Shuttle Columbia (destroyed in 2003), Space Shuttle Challenger (destroyed in 1886), Space Shuttle Discovery, Space Shuttle Atlantis, and Space Shuttle Endeavour.
When was the first space shuttle invented?
The first space shuttle invented was the space shuttle enterprise.
What was the last space shuttle ever built?
Space Shuttle Endeavour was the final Space Shuttle built. It was built to replace Space Shuttle Challenger.
Why the space shuttle had to do with space?
The space shuttle went into space and studied outer space.
What was the 1st name of the space shuttle?
Of the first Space Shuttle; Enterprise. Of the first space worthy Space Shuttle; Columbia.
Which space shuttle exploded in 2003?
The Space Shuttle Columbia. It was the first shuttle to fly into space in 1981.
What was US's space shuttle called?
Space Shuttle.
What was the second space shuttle?
Space Shuttle Challenger.
The first space shuttle?
space shuttle Columbia
Where are the shuttles retired at?
Space Shuttle Enterprise is in New York, Space Shuttle Discovery is in Virginia, Space Shuttle Atlantis is in Florida, and Space Shuttle Endeavour is in California.
What was the 2nd space shuttle in space?
Second space shuttle in space was Challenger, but second space shuttle ever was Enterprise, what was made for testing in atmosphere.
