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How does NASA prevent the shuttle from burning up as it re-enters?
The Space Shuttles are covered in heat-resistant tiles. The tiles conduct heat sideways across the shuttle's belly to be dispersed into the atmosphere at the edges of the vehicle. The Space Shuttles Columbia disintegrated in reentry because heat tiles came off during launch.
How was the space shuttle different from other spacecraft before it?
Space craft prior to the space shuttles were one-time-use vehicles. The space shuttles were made to be multiple use vehicles.
What is the space shuttle made of?
The nose cone made of reinforced carbon-carbonThe the chassis is made of an alloy of titanium, aluminium and vanadiumThe windows are main from reinforced polycarbonate.The rest is made of fibreglass and carbon fibreThe tiles are made of silica ceramic tiles, which can withstand temperatures as high as 3000°F (1650°C) while maintaining the vehicle's structure at no more than 350°F (177°C).New space shuttles like Discovery use composite absorption tiles instead.Polystyrene is used for insulation
Why do space shuttles land in Houston?
Space Shuttles do not land in Houston
What metal is used for space shuttles?
A space shuttle is made from:Titanium alloyAluminium alloyGoldReinforced carbonCeramic tilesSilica
Why are space shuttles main of heat resistance?
It's Thermal Heat Protection Tiles.
What energy is made from space shuttles?
Space shuttles use energy, not make it
How does NASA prevent the shuttle from burning up as it re-enters?
The Space Shuttles are covered in heat-resistant tiles. The tiles conduct heat sideways across the shuttle's belly to be dispersed into the atmosphere at the edges of the vehicle. The Space Shuttles Columbia disintegrated in reentry because heat tiles came off during launch.
What is the difference between space rockets and space shuttles?
space shuttles were made to be reusable, rockets were used only once
How was the space shuttle different from other spacecraft before it?
Space craft prior to the space shuttles were one-time-use vehicles. The space shuttles were made to be multiple use vehicles.
What is the space shuttle made of?
The nose cone made of reinforced carbon-carbonThe the chassis is made of an alloy of titanium, aluminium and vanadiumThe windows are main from reinforced polycarbonate.The rest is made of fibreglass and carbon fibreThe tiles are made of silica ceramic tiles, which can withstand temperatures as high as 3000°F (1650°C) while maintaining the vehicle's structure at no more than 350°F (177°C).New space shuttles like Discovery use composite absorption tiles instead.Polystyrene is used for insulation
Why is the tiles on the bottom of the shuttles floor need to be black?
The tiles do not have to be black, they just make it to be black.
What are the names of space shuttles being built?
NASA space shuttles
Why do space shuttles land in Houston?
Space Shuttles do not land in Houston
What is the best insulator of heat and electricity?
I think ceramic, which can withstand 3000* before reaching its boiling point. Ceramic tiles are used on space shuttles as well.
What is the difference to space shuttles and rockets?
well you know its pretty simple space shuttles were made for going into outer space and for missions.Rockets were made for pickles,lolipops,gumdrops,french fries,and other foods such as takis, doritos,fritos,prretelz and etc.
What metal is used for space shuttles?
A space shuttle is made from:Titanium alloyAluminium alloyGoldReinforced carbonCeramic tilesSilica
