What is buzz Aldrin famous for?
Edwin Buzz Aldrin is famous as the second man from earth to walk on the moon. He flew on Gemini XII (12) and Apollo XI (11). On Gemini XII he perfected the long duration space walk in Earth orbit, after a few failed attempts on previous missions. On Apollo XI, Buzz Aldrin became the second man to set foot upon the Moons Surface. He also holds the title for being the first man to use…
What is the difference between a rocket and the space shuttle?
Answer The Space Shuttle is a rocket. By definition, a Rocket is a vehicle that burns gas that it carries with it. Where as, a jet airplane burns the oxygen from the air and is not a rocket. The Rocket when it is launched has a liquid fuel rocket engines at the back end of it. It also has two long, solid fuel rocket engines that separate after launch. But the space shuttle is pulled…
Who was the second man to step on the moon and what did he say?
The second man to step foot on the moon was Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin. From the mission transcript: 109:43:01 Armstrong: A little more. About another inch. (Pause) [Buzz jumps up to the bottom rung.] 109:43:06 Armstrong: There, you've got it. 109:43:08 Aldrin: That's a good (last) step. 109:43:10 Armstrong: Yeah. About a 3-footer. (Pause) [Buzz jumps back down to the footpad.] 109:43:16 Aldrin: Beautiful view! 109:43:18 Armstrong: Isn't that something! Magnificent sight out here. 109:43:24 Aldrin…
What aircraft did neil Armstrong go in to the moon?
It was a 'spacecraft' and not an 'aircraft'! He travelled with Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins in Apollo 11. ===================================== The three of them lived in the Apollo 11 "Command Module" for the long ride in both directions between the earth and the moon. Armstrong and Aldrin descended to the moon's surface in the 'LEM' or Lunar Excursion Module, while Collins continued to orbit the moon alone in the Command Module. It all happened in…
What is burn time in solid rocket motor?
It depends on the motor. The Space Shuttle's 4-segment motor burns for 124 seconds, for instance. The Atlas V's solid rocket motors burn for 90 seconds. A common size B4 model rocket motor burns for 1 second. it depends on the size of the rocket, the grain material, and the oxidizer to tell you how long one will burn.