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Why does the space shuttle need tiles?
The tiles on the space shuttle form a heat shield. The shuttle enters the Earth's atmosphere at high speed, which creates very high temperatures that would burn up the vehicle if it was not protected.
How can a person stop a space shuttle from getting burned when entering the earth?
The said person would have to place aeronautics-grade heat absorbing tiles on the shuttle.
Why is a metal skin not used on a space shuttle?
It is in many places, but when the shuttle glides back into the atmosphere for a landing, its going so fast that the air creates friction. The heat from that much air friction would melt any metal, so they use heat resistant ceramic tiles which are only in the places where the friction is the hottest - on the bottom of the shuttle mostly. In pictures they look like dark gray roof tiles.
Which space ship would you go on to get to space?
Any! but i would seggest a space shuttle Any! but i would seggest a space shuttle
Why cant the space shuttle land in the rain?
If the space shuttle were a powered aircraft it would be able to land in the rain just fine. The problem with the rain isn't actually the rain, but the dense clouds that go with it. The space shuttle, while landing, is only a glider. It doesn't have the capability to 'go around' if there is a problem while it is approaching the landing site. NASA plays it safe and only lands the shuttle when the conditions are at their safest.
Where would you find a space shuttle in the atmosphere?
I am pretty sure that a space shuttle is found in the thermosphere or mesosphere.
How does a space shuttle protect you from a come t inspace?
The space shuttle is basically like a modern airliner. The tiles that cover the skin are fairly brittle but offer a very small layer of protection. Basically, if the shuttle was hit by a meteorite of any real size it would likely destroy the aircraft. The odds of a substantial strike during orbit are very very slim.
How would astronuts travel into space or to the moon?
they would travel in a space shuttle
Is gravity acting on a person inside the space shuttle?
yes. How else would the space shuttle stay in orbit?
How would space people travel?
In space, they don't. If they are in a space shuttle, however, they would move themselves using handlebars attached to the shuttle designed specifically for propelling themselves.
Why does the Space Shuttle have to be carried from place to place on Earth on the back of an airplane?
The space shuttle is ferried on top of a modified 747 because it only has rocket engines. The engine are not strong enough to fly the shuttle in our atmosphere and it would be impractical to fly from California because of the amount of fuel it would take. Basically it is a glider when it is not launching into space.
How long would it take for a space shuttle to reach space?
It could not, the shuttle cannot leave low earth orbit
