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It doesn't, the shuttle with the crew in it glides back to earth, hence needing a long runway to come to a stop. If 'a' rocket was landing on earth... Crash or use a parachute to slow it down
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What is the definition of a space shuttle?
the definition is a spacecraft launched like a rocket that can return to earth and land like a plane
How does the rocket ship return to earth?
the astanauts go in the ship and turn on the engine then we enter the earths atmossphere and land i the sea
How do rockets land on earth when they return from moon?
The capsule on the tip of the rocket detaches when it leaves the atmosphere of earth, lands on the moon, then the capsule blasts off the moon and lands in the ocean in a "splashdown".
Is it better to launch a rocket over water or land?
It is usually better to launch a rocket over land. That way, if the rocket crashes it won't hit any populated areas.
When did the last rocket land on the moon?
Apollo 17 which was the last rocket to land on the moon landed in December 7, 1972 at 12:33am
What is the definition of a space shuttle?
the definition is a spacecraft launched like a rocket that can return to earth and land like a plane
Does a rocket land with nose first?
a rocket does not have a nose.......
How does the rocket ship return to earth?
the astanauts go in the ship and turn on the engine then we enter the earths atmossphere and land i the sea
How do the astronauts land on the earth's surface once their rocket has passed through the atmosphere?
They use parachutes on their module to slow down and then land safely in the water to be fished out later.
How can you land on the moon?
Get a rocket that takes you from Earth's surface to Moon's orbit, and use a Lunar Lander to travel from Moon's orbit to surface. That's the way Apollo missions did.You will have to use a rocket to get there.
Why don't astronauts soft-land on Earth with retro-rockets?
Rocket fuel is very heavy and it would take more rocket fuel for the launch to carry the weight of the fuel for retro rockets.
Rocket A travels with speed 0.800c relative to the earth Rocket B passes rocket A with speed 0.500c relative to rocket A Determine the speed of rocket B relative to the earth Assume that the earth?
0.929c formula is: vbe =( vae +vba )/(1+( vae *vba )/c2 )
How do rockets land on earth when they return from moon?
The capsule on the tip of the rocket detaches when it leaves the atmosphere of earth, lands on the moon, then the capsule blasts off the moon and lands in the ocean in a "splashdown".
Is it better to launch a rocket over water or land?
It is usually better to launch a rocket over land. That way, if the rocket crashes it won't hit any populated areas.
Why is Saturn v rocket important to the Apollo space?
The purpose of the Apollo spacecraft ,was to fly in space to the moon and also to land on it. we all no that right
How does a rocket reenter the earth atmosphere?
The Earth's atmosphere is just gas, just like an airplane can get through clouds, a rocket can get through the Earth's atmosphere.
What was design to land a person on the moon?
rocket ship to be more precise Saturn V rocket, the biggest rocket in the world
