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What does the Orbital Maneuvering System on the space shuttle do?

The Orbiter Maneuvering System or OMS are two small engines (smaller then the Space Shuttle Main Engines) that allow the orbiter to lower or raise its orbit during a mission. It is also used to slow the orbiter down for re-entry.


What did the space shuttle use to maneuver in space?

The space shuttle had two kinds of rockets for maneuvering. The Orbital Maneuvering System (OMS) is used for changing the shuttle's orbit. When the main engines shut down, the shuttle is not completely in its orbit, so the OMS is used for final orbital insertion. The OMS is also used to de-orbit for landing. The OMS design is based on the rocket engine used by Apollo to orbit the moon and de-orbit the moon for return to earth. There are two OMS per shuttle, on the back just above the main engines. The OMS are on swivels (gimbals), which allows pointing them in slightly different directions to rotate the shuttle when they are active. When the other engines are not active, the space shuttle turns itself to point in different directions, and makes small motions such as to dock with the space station when it is already orbiting near it, using the small Reaction Control System (RCS) engines. There are 38 primary RCS engines, 14 in the front and 24 in the back, pointing in all different directions so the shuttle can move in all different directions when it is docking with something or wants to change directions. There are 6 smaller vernier RCS engines, 2 in the front and 4 in the back, that are used for fine adjustments. If the OMS engines fail, the shuttle can still de-orbit and land using the primary RCS engines in an emergency mode.


What is the orbital maneuvering system engine?

The OMS engines on the shuttle (there are two) are two hypergolic propellant powered engines used by the shuttle during ascent, orbit and deorbit. During launch, the engines MAY be used after main engine cutoff to boost the Shuttle to a predetermined elliptical orbit. This is called OMS-1 burn. OMS-1 may not be required based on the payload and mission. OMS-2 burn is used to circularize the elliptical orbit that the shuttle first enters after launch. The engines may be used to change the shuttle's orbital characteristics during its mission. The engines are used to deorbit the Shuttle so that it may reenter the atmosphere to come back home.


What do the letters in the acronym NASA stand for?

it means National American Space Assosiation


What does ISS stand for?

Internashinal space station

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When was Alejandro Oms born?

Alejandro Oms was born in 1895.


When was OMS Safeharbor created?

OMS Safeharbor was created in 2000.


What does oms stand for in medicine?

OMS stands for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. It is a dental specialty that involves the diagnosis and surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects involving the mouth, teeth, jaws, and face.


When did Marcel Oms die?

Marcel Oms died on July 22, 1993.


What does the Orbital Maneuvering System on the space shuttle do?

The Orbiter Maneuvering System or OMS are two small engines (smaller then the Space Shuttle Main Engines) that allow the orbiter to lower or raise its orbit during a mission. It is also used to slow the orbiter down for re-entry.


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What is OMS in SAP?

OMS is Output Management System. Which is used for SAP printing and (optionally) faxing


Is higher oms better than lower oms?

Not necessarily. The optimal oms (Operations per minute) depends on the specific goals and requirements of the task or activity involved. Higher oms may be more desirable for tasks that require speed and efficiency, while lower oms may be sufficient for tasks that require more precision or deliberation.


What logo has oms in it?

Olympus


What did the space shuttle use to maneuver in space?

The space shuttle had two kinds of rockets for maneuvering. The Orbital Maneuvering System (OMS) is used for changing the shuttle's orbit. When the main engines shut down, the shuttle is not completely in its orbit, so the OMS is used for final orbital insertion. The OMS is also used to de-orbit for landing. The OMS design is based on the rocket engine used by Apollo to orbit the moon and de-orbit the moon for return to earth. There are two OMS per shuttle, on the back just above the main engines. The OMS are on swivels (gimbals), which allows pointing them in slightly different directions to rotate the shuttle when they are active. When the other engines are not active, the space shuttle turns itself to point in different directions, and makes small motions such as to dock with the space station when it is already orbiting near it, using the small Reaction Control System (RCS) engines. There are 38 primary RCS engines, 14 in the front and 24 in the back, pointing in all different directions so the shuttle can move in all different directions when it is docking with something or wants to change directions. There are 6 smaller vernier RCS engines, 2 in the front and 4 in the back, that are used for fine adjustments. If the OMS engines fail, the shuttle can still de-orbit and land using the primary RCS engines in an emergency mode.


What is OMS certification means?

OMS- ORGANIZATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM This certification is expected from employee by some of the renowned companys