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How does 747 haul space shuttle orbiters?
A pair of 747 aircraft were specially modified to handle the shuttle orbiters. The orbiter is lifted by a crane and mounted to the back of the 747 using the same mount points the orbiter is mounted to the external fuel tank for launch. Upon arriving at the Kennedy Space Center, a similar crane lifts the orbiter off the 747 which then backs out from under the orbiter.
How do they get the space shuttle on top of the 747 for a return to Kennedy space center?
The space shuttle is picked up with a hydraulic lifting crane the cradles it from both sides as it is lifted up and placed atop a specially modified 747. I wish I could provide a video for you but I can't find one. Here is the video link: http://www.space.com/15214-space-shuttle-ferry-era-final-flights-video.html
What was the first ever space shuttle called?
Enterprise was the first space shuttle. It's first flight was on Feb 18th 1977 aboard a modified 747 aircraft.Columbia was the first space shuttle to orbit the Earth. On April 12, 1981. See related link for more information
Why does the Space Shuttle have to be carried from place to place on Earth on the back of an airplane?
The space shuttle is ferried on top of a modified 747 because it only has rocket engines. The engine are not strong enough to fly the shuttle in our atmosphere and it would be impractical to fly from California because of the amount of fuel it would take. Basically it is a glider when it is not launching into space.
What are some space shuttle names?
The names of US space shuttles are:Enterprise, Columbia, Challenger, Discovery, Atlantis, Endeavor.The space shuttle generally refers to the American NASA spacecraft also called Space Transportation System (STS) and is the current U.S. manned spacecraft vehicle. The Russians did make one "shuttle" called Buran, although it had only one (unmanned) space flight in 1988 and destroyed in 2002.The Enterprise was never flown in space. It was used to test the docking systems on the specially made 747 used to transport the shuttle from other landing sites back to Florida when the shuttle does not land at Cape Canaveral.
When the Space Shuttle was transported atop a 747 was the Space Shuttle full of fuel?
No.
Was a space shuttle on a 747 Airbus?
It is transported on the back of a Boeing 747 when it has to fly on Earth.
What is bigger a 777 or 747?
The number 777 is bigger than 747 The Aircraft Boeing 747 is bigger than the Boeing 777
How do they transport the space shuttle?
By attaching it to the top of a modified Boeing 747.
Which is bigger 747 or 787?
The number 787 is bigger than the number 747. However if your asking about the Boeing Aircraft then the Boeing 747 is bigger than the Boeing 787.
What keeps space shuttle from falling when it is over the flying 747airplane?
The space shuttle is bolted to the top of the 747 carrying it with extremely heavy duty bolts. The pilots of the 747 also have to fly lower and at a reduced speed in order to keep everything in place. While a typical 747 can reach speeds of about 570 mph, a 747 with a shuttle attached can only reach half that speed if everything is to run smoothly.
What was the name of the first manned space shuttle?
The first Shuttle that flew was piggy backed on top of a modified 747 and it's name was Enterprise. The first shuttle launched was Columbia.
How does 747 haul space shuttle orbiters?
A pair of 747 aircraft were specially modified to handle the shuttle orbiters. The orbiter is lifted by a crane and mounted to the back of the 747 using the same mount points the orbiter is mounted to the external fuel tank for launch. Upon arriving at the Kennedy Space Center, a similar crane lifts the orbiter off the 747 which then backs out from under the orbiter.
How do they get the space shuttle on top of the 747 for a return to Kennedy space center?
The space shuttle is picked up with a hydraulic lifting crane the cradles it from both sides as it is lifted up and placed atop a specially modified 747. I wish I could provide a video for you but I can't find one. Here is the video link: http://www.space.com/15214-space-shuttle-ferry-era-final-flights-video.html
Is the Boeing C17 bigger than the 747?
No, its not even close. The 747 is much larger and much heavier. The 747 has a much greater payload capacity as well.
What plane is bigger 747 or 757?
The 747 is much bigger than 757. - Boeing's numbers indicate production date rather than size.
Which is bigger twin otter or Boeing 747?
the 747 is far, far bigger than the DHC-6 Twin Otter
