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How is the space shuttle transfered from any other airport to kenndy space centre after landing due to bad weather?
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it is carried by an airplane
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Why do they keep a weather station at an airport?
So that they can track the weather and know if the planes need to take off or not due to weather
How often did a space shuttle land in CA?
The space shuttle landed on the dry lakebed at the Edwards Air Force Base 60 times. This includes 5 free flight tests of Space Shuttle Enterprise. There were 2 additional primary landing sites: The Shuttle Landing Facility at the Kennedy Space Center (78 landings) and Vandenberg Air Force Base (never used). There was 1 backup landing site used when weather did not permit landing at a primary site: While Sands Missile Range (1 landing, STS-3). White Sands was activated only one other time during STS-116 due to poor weather conditions both in Florida and California. Weather cleared in time for Discovery to land in Florida however. There were numerous emergency sites along the east coast of the United States and several across the Atlantic.
Why was the space shuttle brought back a day early?
Bad weather from a tropical depression was expected in the Houston area - where Mission Control is located - at the time the original landing was scheduled. The possibility of interference with communications at such a critical stage of the mission is too risky and so the shuttle was brought back before poor weather set in.
What does it mean when you dream of planes landing landing at an airport?
This dream strongly suggests that you subconsciously hear actual flights passing overhead during your sleep. It might be that the approach to a local airport changes during certain weather conditions so that more flights pass over your home on some nights than on others.
When have shuttles have landed at Edwards?
Edwards AFB in California was, from the start of the shuttle program, the "backup" landing sight in case of weather conditions at Cape Canaveral, or other considerations. It was used several times for that purpose.
What were the problems encountered by Caesar in his first invasion in 55BC?
The main problems Caesar faced were the weather, no decent landing place, and shipwrecks.The main problems Caesar faced were the weather, no decent landing place, and shipwrecks.The main problems Caesar faced were the weather, no decent landing place, and shipwrecks.The main problems Caesar faced were the weather, no decent landing place, and shipwrecks.The main problems Caesar faced were the weather, no decent landing place, and shipwrecks.The main problems Caesar faced were the weather, no decent landing place, and shipwrecks.The main problems Caesar faced were the weather, no decent landing place, and shipwrecks.The main problems Caesar faced were the weather, no decent landing place, and shipwrecks.The main problems Caesar faced were the weather, no decent landing place, and shipwrecks.
Where is the space shuttle going to land?
Space shuttle landings are always planned to occur at the Kennedy Space Center. There are alternative landing sites in readiness as poor weather can prevent the shuttle landing in Florida. Edwards Airforce Base in California is the second choice and is sometimes used. The use of the Edwards facility was discontinued after the new strip was built at the Kennedy faclity. Landings at Edwards required that the shuttle be lifted up, strapped to the back of a specially modified 747, flown to Kennedy, and then offloaded. It was cheaper in the long run to just build the lengthy stip at Kennedy.
What is the cause of explosion of shuttle Columbia?
bad weather!
Why was landing in Plymouth problematic?
The weather and land were crappy.
Can you see shuttle launches from Walt Disney World?
If the weather is clear, the shuttle launches can be seen from Walt Disney World.
An airport with its rotating beacon operating during daylight hours would indicate what status?
it indicates that the airspace surrounding that airport (5nm) is IFR and that VFR ops are not authorized.
Why was the weather an important factor in the planning of d-day?
landing the infantry and tanks could only be done in calm weather, NOT stormy weather.........
