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The 3 main engines provide a maximum of 37 million horsepower. The 2 solid rocket boosters generate 44 million horsepower for a total of 81 million horsepower.
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How much does it cost to launch a Canadian space shuttle?
Canada does not have a space shuttle, making the question moot.
How much does it cost to launch the space shuttle?
It costs approximately $450 million dollars to launch a space shuttle.See the related links for more information.
Why does it take less fuel to launch a space shuttle from moon than from earth?
To launch a space shuttle (or anything) you have to overcome gravity. The gravitational attraction of the moon is tremendously less than that of the Earth. The moon is much smaller than the Earth.
How much does it cost to refuel the space shuttle?
Around $450 million to prepare for the next launch. That is for the main, and two auxiliary boosters.
How much fuel does space shuttle burns per minute on launch?
about 98,348 gallons per minute of all fuels used combined.
How much does it cost to launch a Canadian space shuttle?
Canada does not have a space shuttle, making the question moot.
How much does it cost to launch the space shuttle?
It costs approximately $450 million dollars to launch a space shuttle.See the related links for more information.
How much time does it take for the space shuttle to reach orbit from launching?
depends where you launch from and where you go
Why does it take less fuel to launch a space shuttle from moon than from earth?
To launch a space shuttle (or anything) you have to overcome gravity. The gravitational attraction of the moon is tremendously less than that of the Earth. The moon is much smaller than the Earth.
How much space is in a space shuttle?
The 3 main engines provide a maximum of 37 million horsepower. The 2 solid rocket boosters generate 44 million horsepower for a total of 81 million horsepower.
How much does it cost to take a gallon of water into space?
Given a launch cost of $10,000 per pound for space shuttle cargo, a gallon of water (8.3 lbs) costs approximately $83,000 to launch into space.
How much does it cost to refuel the space shuttle?
Around $450 million to prepare for the next launch. That is for the main, and two auxiliary boosters.
How much does it cost to send someone into space?
It cost an average of around 450 Million Dollars to launch a Space Shuttle. Also, the Space Shuttle itself can cost 1.7 Billion Dollars.
How much does the Columbia space shuttle weigh?
the space shuttle weighed as much as roman
How much fuel does space shuttle burns per minute on launch?
about 98,348 gallons per minute of all fuels used combined.
How long before docking to the iss does the space shuttle have to start slowing down to make a safe docking?
During launch the space shuttle speeds up to 17500 MPH. In orbit the space station is going about the same speed. So the shuttle does not have to slow down much. At docking the relative speed of the ISS and shuttle is about 1-2 inchs per second.
How much would it cost to launch a space shuttle?
approximately 17.6 billion including personal wages, and the cost of cargo.... you can find it all on www.nasa.gov
