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Is it less expensive to launch an interplanetary spacecraft from the International Space Station in earth's orbit than from earth itself?
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∙ 14y ago
NO getting the equipment into space would cost much more than just launching them from earth. First you have to get it up to the space station then you have launch it.....what kinda question is this?
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Why is it less expensive to launch an interplanetary spacecraft from the International Space Station in earths orbit than from earth itself?
We've never made an interplanetary spacecraft, but those who argue that it would be best to start from high orbit (like at the international space station) argue that the amount of rocket fuel needed to leave the surface would be far greater if done all at once instead of in pieces. Rocket fuel is expensive.
What is one spacecraft that has orbited earth?
All of the Space Shuttles have done it, as has the International Space Station, and many other spacecraft.
What is the purpose of spacecraft endeavor?
To deliver parts to the ISS(international space station).
What was the name of the biggest spacecraft?
The biggest (and heaviest) spacecraft ever built is the International Space Station, which is still not quite complete (July 2011).
What is the largest spacecraft in space?
the largest space craft will be kept in the International Space Station (ISS)
What Russian rocket transports people to the International Space Station?
Soyuz spacecraft are powered by Semyorka rockets.
How would astronauts get to the international space station?
They are brought there by America's Space Shuttle and Russia's Soyuz spacecraft.
How much is it to go to space?
Space tourism opportunities are limited and expensive, with only theRussian Space Agency providing transport. The price for a flight to the International Space Station aboard a Soyuz spacecraft is $20--28 million.
How do you get to the ISS?
Both American and Russian spacecraft are capable of flying to the International Space Station. This is how supplies and crew are transferred.
What happens to the International Space Station when the Shuttle is retired next year?
After the Space Shuttle is retired in late 2010, the International Space Station will still continue to operate as usual. By the time the Space Shuttle is retired, all of the major components of the Space Station will be on orbit, so it will finally be complete. Crews to the space station will need to be delivered solely by Russia's Soyuz spacecraft, although if Project Constellation continues as planned, the Orion spacecraft will be used to deliver American crews. Other vehicles might also be developed to deliver crews, because it's expensive for NASA to buy seats for American astronauts onboard Russian spacecraft. Supplies will be delivered to the Space Station through Russian Progress supply crafts, Japanese H-II Transfer vehicles, and European Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) spacecraft.
What is the least expensive way to travel from the Buffalo Greyhound Bus station to the Buffalo International Airport?
Walk.
Once the International Space Station crew goes to six how will they get home in case of emergency?
In case of an emergency, the Russion spacecraft Soyuz can be used as an escape vehicle.
