Zirconium, zirconium alloys and some zirconium ceramics (ZrO2, Zr N, ZrB2) are very thermoresistant, has good mechanical properties, great hardness, etc.; these properties are very important for some external components of space aircrafts.
International Space Station is about 400km from Earth and travels around it at about 27000Km/hr making several revolutions per day. Space Shuttles travel at about the same speed at a place called Low Earth Orbit. Logically a Space shuttle should arrive at the ISS in seconds but this is not so because the ISS is moving arround the world at a tremendous speed and the shuttle is moving towards it, so it should be taken into consideration that they do not collide and all mathematical questions come into play like when exactly will they meet and how and where almost like a weather forecast. The shuttle has to take an orbit that curves slightly outwards towards the ISS until it attaches itself to it after following it for two or three days and then it will look like one big unit combined. It is at this stage that you will notice that the shuttles are not aeroplanes at all inspite of their good looks and similarities with aeroplanes. O.T. MOSHETI (BOTSWANA)
good bye good-bye goodbye (this is the right way)
Its good =D
No, Space Godzilla is evil. He kidnapped a baby!
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No. One exploded and two are out of use. I helped. There. I feel good.
VIS Racing, Seibon, Carbon Creations are a few.
because carbon fibre is a light and yet strong material
Depending on the composte glue material used to bind or finish the fiber. Typically the cheaper alternatives are not however it is alot more fire retardant than most other materials used for similar applications. A resin type glue such as epoxy would be scorch proof but that being said if you heat annything up to a certain point it will combust. everything has its tolerances.
In Singapore, i got my carbon fibre sticker from SgGarage.com The material is good n stretchable to paste. thumb Up!
Yes, and it's a good thing to do if the application is outdoors or elsewhere if it will be exposed to UV light.
Aluminium is used in the airframe of the space shuttle due to its light weight and high strenght. The problems with aluminum is that it is susceptible to fatigue and it requires shielding from heat for high temp applications
Carbon fiber is both stronger and lighter than fiberglass. Some people like the way it looks when used with a good clear resin.
Carbon Fiber itself has a high resistance, but will still conduct electricity. Carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer may not a easily conduct due to the infused polymer (which dose not conduct) that may insulate the carbon strands.
There are several NASA sites that I occasionally visit. Some have a very good tutorial on all space related issues. History, new stuff, space walking, suits, shuttles and so much more. The sites are regularly updated when new stuff comes in and the links are a dream. The quality of most is incredible too. Good luck.
Most of them don't. But carbon fibre has a good strength-to-weight ratio and is real springy. If you're an athlete who has lost your own limb, carbon fibre is probably the way to build the best performing prostethic.