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Why does the wings of a space shuttle are useless for most of its mission?
The wings of a space shuttle are primarily used for atmospheric flight and re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere. During most of its mission in space, the shuttle operates in the vacuum of space where wings are not necessary for propulsion or maneuvering. However, they are crucial for controlled descent and landing back on Earth.
Could a space shuttle land on mercury?
No. There is no air on Mercury for the wings to catch.
How many wings are in badminton shuttle?
16
Why does the space shuttle have wings and a tail like an airplane?
So that it can land like an airplane
What is the shape of a space shuttle's wings?
A space shuttle's wings have a delta-wing shape, which is a triangular shape that helps with stability and lift during atmospheric flight. The wings are also reinforced with thermal protection tiles to withstand the high temperatures during reentry into the Earth's atmosphere.
How many butins in the space shuttle?
A space shuttle has over 1,000 buttons and swiches.
How many space shuttle flights were there in 1987?
There were nine space shuttle flights in 1987.
How many people are on the space shuttle?
upto 3-5 people are aloud on a space shuttle
What type of wings are good for making aeroplanes?
Aero dynamic wings like u would see on the space shuttle or an f-18 fighter jet
Did they find the space shuttle challengers capsule?
The Space Shuttle is not a capsule, it's a spacecraft. They found many pieces of the Challenger space shuttle, including the crew compartment.
Why does a space shuttle have wings and a tail like an airplane?
So it can glide back to earth and land like and airplane.
Is the Space Shuttle an airplane?
No, the Space Shuttle is not an airplane in the classic sense. The Shuttle cannot "fly" from place to place like an airplane -- it must be carried from place to place on Earth on the back of an airplane. By the classic definition, an airplane is craft that uses power (engines) to push or pull it through the air while using the "lift" created on the wings to keep it aloft (in the air). The Shuttle uses power during launch, but like a rocket, pushing it up -- the wings are not used to keep it aloft. During reentry power is not pushing it through the air, it is sailing through the air (using the lift on its wings) like a big glider. So, at no time is the Shuttle being pushed through the air while using its wings for lift.
