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How does a spaceship get into space?
In reality, we do not yet have true space ships. The closest things we have to them are space capsules and the Space Shuttle, which get to space in top of rockets. In fiction, and probably in reality if we ever do that, space ships will be assembled in space - in orbit - and will never land on a planet.
What do crews often use to reach the space station?
Up until today, they used the Shuttle. Since this was the last shuttle mission, they will need to use the Soyuz space capsules until NASA comes up with a replacement vehicle, which is not even on the drawing board.
Why are Apollo space capsules white on the ground but silver in space?
The command module was covered by a white escape system before take-off; that was jettisoned shortly after launch to reveal the silver module.
Did Neil Armstrong have a monkey in space?
No, the only chimps the US ever launched into space were launched just prior to project Mercury in Mercury capsules on army Redstone rockets, to test if the systems could work before men used them. One of these chimps was named Ham and after his return a children's book was published about him,
What is the payload of a space shuttle.?
The payload of a rocket is usually located in the nose cone.
What was used before the space shuttle to go in space?
The "Apolo" space capsules.
How do the Russian astronauts return to earth?
Russian astronauts return to earth using space capsules.The space capsules have a parachute on it like the early NASA capsules.
What did you call it when two astronauts went into space?
If you mean the name of the program that the USA used for two man capsules that was the Gemini program.
What are the space capsules at the national air and space museum?
Those are the first ones sent to space. One is the one John Glenn flew.
Is zhen youmei capsules safe to take?
The Zhen You Mei capsules are not dangerous in any way. The capsules are used to help you lose weight
What spacecraft do americnas use?
The days of space capsules are gone; today people use Space Shuttles (Space Liners/ "Air Passenger Liners").
Why doesn't the space station fly apart?
All the capsules are locked together and are secured.
How do Astronauts turn and maneuver capsules while in space?
The capsules have several thrusters (rocket engines) attached to them to move the capsule. Capsules that are manned have a control panel inside the craft for the astronauts to control the turns and maneuvers of the craft. There are also unmanned capsules that have control panels off the craft that control it.
Do astronaunts take off their helments in space?
Answer #1: no=====================Answer #2:Not in space space, outside their ships. But inside their capsules and vehicles, yes.The International Space Station has a "shirt-sleeve environment" inside.
What kinds of vehicles have you sent into space?
Many different vehicles have been sent into space. Manned capsules, as well as shuttles and even satellites and probes have left the world into space.
How does a spaceship get into space?
In reality, we do not yet have true space ships. The closest things we have to them are space capsules and the Space Shuttle, which get to space in top of rockets. In fiction, and probably in reality if we ever do that, space ships will be assembled in space - in orbit - and will never land on a planet.
Why are space shuttles better modes of tranportation than earlier rockets?
Unlike earlier rockets which used capsules to transport crew, space shuttle orbiters, their engines and solid rocket boosters are reusable. Only the external fuel tank is discarded during space shuttle missions
