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How much does a space MISSION cost?
Space missions cost a lot of money, tax payers after all. About 300 million dollars.
How much did Apollo 7 cost?
If you take the ~$20.4 billion price tag of the Apollo program and break it down into a cost per manned flight (Apollo flew 11 manned missions, 6 of which landed on the moon), each mission cost roughly $1.85 billion. Of course there are many ways to break down the cost of the missions, but since NASA accounted for the program as a whole rather than per mission there is no official figure.
What is manned exploration?
Manned Exploration, commonly referred to in NASA as Manned Flight, is any mission which involves the direct participation in space of a human being, be it as a pilot, specialist, or just a casual observer. The 2 most notable current MF programs are the International Space Station and the Space Shuttle. All NASA Manned Flight missions are directed from the main Mission Control Center in Houston, Texas, at the Johnson Space Center.Unlike unmanned satellite programs, Manned Flight programs are much more stringently controlled , Higher QA and manufacturing controls, a LOT more documentation (reams....), and more procedural controls are the biggest differences, as the smallest mistake can lead to catastrophic failure leading to loss of crew, vehicle, or both.In all cases where loss of life has happened (Apollo 1, Challenger and Columbia), one of those 3 elements was found to be lacking.As one who worked NASA Manned Flight programs for many years, I can say that the awareness of the responsibility for us working those programs was extremely high. Everyone knows what the stakes are each time a manned mission flies - and everyone feels it if something goes wrong.
Why is the NASA control center in Texas and not Florida?
Part of the decision to build Mission Control in Houston was practical, the other political. Then Vice President Lyndon Johnson, who was a Texas native and former Senator of that state. Johnson knew that the new NASA programs would mean millions for his state and constituents.The practical reason is differences in assignment for each center - Kennedy Space Center Launch Control directs the mission clock and everything associated with the mission up until the point of spacecraft launch (end of countdown). When the clock moves into a positive count, Mission Control at JSC Houston takes over the mission, and thus assumes responsibility for the duration of the mission. If it's a Shuttle, once it lands, responsibility shifts back to KSC.It's important to understand that Mission Control is the directing center for Manned Flight training (Astronauts) and control of manned missions. The launch of the spacecraft, which is handled at Cape Canaveral Air Station or Kennedy Space Center, depending on the spacecraft being launched and the vehicle involved, and which side of the center the launch takes place at.In other words, Houston is responsible for Manned Flight operations while manned craft are in orbit (Shuttle, ISS, etc.). Kennedy Space Center is responsible for getting the craft ready for launch and the launch itself, as well as the recovery after mission termination.Location is also a factor - Florida typically has more inclement weather problems than Houston does (hurricanes don't usually threaten Houston), and though KSC is built to ride out a hurricane, the last thing you want is to have your key control center go down in the middle of a Manned Flight mission. Granted, in the early days of the program where space shots weren't that often it wasn't as much of a concern. But NASA always knew we'd have a long-term manned presence in space, and that started with Skylab in the 70's. As long as there are humans in space, there needs to be constant monitoring for safety and information. With the ISS permanently manned, Mission Control has taken on an even greater focus.
Is space travel hard or easy and why?
Space travel is extermely doifficult. It involves physics, anatomy if it is a manned mission, geology if you collect rock samples, and nearly every science you can think of. There are years of planning. Astronauts are trained for two years before they can go into space. Still, there are dangers. Think about Apollo 1, Apollo 13, Challenger, Columbia. Mankind still has much to learn about space travel.
How much a manned mission cost?
About 35 Billion Dollars.
How much does it cost for a space shuttle flight?
The average cost of a space shuttle mission is $450 million
How much did space mission STS-96 cost?
2,000,000
How much does a space MISSION cost?
Space missions cost a lot of money, tax payers after all. About 300 million dollars.
How much would it cost to go mars?
Estimates vary. Several tens of billions at the most conservative. We do not have the technology at present for a manned mission to Mars.
How much did Apollo 7 cost?
If you take the ~$20.4 billion price tag of the Apollo program and break it down into a cost per manned flight (Apollo flew 11 manned missions, 6 of which landed on the moon), each mission cost roughly $1.85 billion. Of course there are many ways to break down the cost of the missions, but since NASA accounted for the program as a whole rather than per mission there is no official figure.
What do ride on to Pluto?
We do not currently have a space vehicle capable of a manned mission to Pluto. Nor would there be any particular point in going; all the really interesting real estate in the Solar System is much closer.
What is manned exploration?
Manned Exploration, commonly referred to in NASA as Manned Flight, is any mission which involves the direct participation in space of a human being, be it as a pilot, specialist, or just a casual observer. The 2 most notable current MF programs are the International Space Station and the Space Shuttle. All NASA Manned Flight missions are directed from the main Mission Control Center in Houston, Texas, at the Johnson Space Center.Unlike unmanned satellite programs, Manned Flight programs are much more stringently controlled , Higher QA and manufacturing controls, a LOT more documentation (reams....), and more procedural controls are the biggest differences, as the smallest mistake can lead to catastrophic failure leading to loss of crew, vehicle, or both.In all cases where loss of life has happened (Apollo 1, Challenger and Columbia), one of those 3 elements was found to be lacking.As one who worked NASA Manned Flight programs for many years, I can say that the awareness of the responsibility for us working those programs was extremely high. Everyone knows what the stakes are each time a manned mission flies - and everyone feels it if something goes wrong.
What kind of space shuttle need to take to pluto?
Even if the Shuttles were still operating, which they're not, they wouldn't be able to reach Pluto; no currently existing or planned craft is sufficient for a manned mission to even Jupiter, which is much closer and much more interesting.
How much does mission maker cost?
£250
Why is the NASA control center in Texas and not Florida?
Part of the decision to build Mission Control in Houston was practical, the other political. Then Vice President Lyndon Johnson, who was a Texas native and former Senator of that state. Johnson knew that the new NASA programs would mean millions for his state and constituents.The practical reason is differences in assignment for each center - Kennedy Space Center Launch Control directs the mission clock and everything associated with the mission up until the point of spacecraft launch (end of countdown). When the clock moves into a positive count, Mission Control at JSC Houston takes over the mission, and thus assumes responsibility for the duration of the mission. If it's a Shuttle, once it lands, responsibility shifts back to KSC.It's important to understand that Mission Control is the directing center for Manned Flight training (Astronauts) and control of manned missions. The launch of the spacecraft, which is handled at Cape Canaveral Air Station or Kennedy Space Center, depending on the spacecraft being launched and the vehicle involved, and which side of the center the launch takes place at.In other words, Houston is responsible for Manned Flight operations while manned craft are in orbit (Shuttle, ISS, etc.). Kennedy Space Center is responsible for getting the craft ready for launch and the launch itself, as well as the recovery after mission termination.Location is also a factor - Florida typically has more inclement weather problems than Houston does (hurricanes don't usually threaten Houston), and though KSC is built to ride out a hurricane, the last thing you want is to have your key control center go down in the middle of a Manned Flight mission. Granted, in the early days of the program where space shots weren't that often it wasn't as much of a concern. But NASA always knew we'd have a long-term manned presence in space, and that started with Skylab in the 70's. As long as there are humans in space, there needs to be constant monitoring for safety and information. With the ISS permanently manned, Mission Control has taken on an even greater focus.
Is space travel hard or easy and why?
Space travel is extermely doifficult. It involves physics, anatomy if it is a manned mission, geology if you collect rock samples, and nearly every science you can think of. There are years of planning. Astronauts are trained for two years before they can go into space. Still, there are dangers. Think about Apollo 1, Apollo 13, Challenger, Columbia. Mankind still has much to learn about space travel.
