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How did challenger 1986 explode?
The Challenger space shuttle exploded on January 28, 1986, due to the failure of an O-ring seal in one of the solid rocket boosters. The cold temperatures at the time of the launch caused the O-ring to fail and led to the catastrophic accident.
Why do rocket break apart in space?
Rockets can break apart in space due to several factors, including structural failure from stress during launch and high-speed travel, malfunction of critical systems, or loss of control. Additionally, external forces like micrometeoroids or collisions can contribute to structural integrity issues. If any of the rocket's components fail or experience a catastrophic event, it can lead to disintegration. Lastly, the absence of atmospheric pressure in space means that any internal pressure build-up can also lead to explosions or fractures.
Why did Nasa choose Florida for space missions?
The primary reason, and the one that most people don't realize, is that Kennedy Space Center isn't the main center in the area - Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAS) (Patrick Air Force Base) is. KSC is just the one most people know about. CCAS was opened in 1950, and is used as a missile test range and launch facility for satellites. Its location is optimal as well - being closer to the Earth's equator, rockets get a boost from the Earth's rotation. The Atlantic ocean is used primarily as the main missile/rocket range area, so that if there is an accident or intentional destruction, debris will fall into remote areas. Prior to each launch, the launch trajectory path is cleared and vessels/aircraft are warned to clear the area. Most vessels/aircraft know the launch paths used, and the schedules, and steer clear. Those that fail to heed the warning and breach the KSC/CCAS security zone are in for a very bad day. The launch facility sites were chosen primarily for the same reason that CCAS was. Before NASA was formed, the Space Program was run by the military, and in post WWII America, a military base provided the best security to conduct rocket tests. Not to mention the land at the time was dirt cheap and sparsely populated. As they say in Real Estate - Location, Location, Location. The area where they're located is perfect for their operations in the past as well as today. Many people don't realize just how loud a rocket or Shuttle launch is either, and is another reason launch facilities for all rockets are usually in remote areas. People complained about the Concorde flights causing noise when they flew into Kennedy Airport and Dulles, and they weren't even close to the noise from a launch. You can literally feel the shock wave from a launch at the viewing areas a couple of miles away, and if it weren't for the water noise dampening system on the launch pads for the larger launch vehicles, the noise and vibration would shatter windows in Cocoa Beach and Titusville, just a few miles away, not to mention those on the station itself. Weather, though at times a pain, is only a factor for Manned Flight operations, and isn't as big a deal for unmanned rocket launches carrying satellites, which comprise most of the base's activity.
How did the scientist get the hubble telescope back to earth?
They haven't. Hubble is still goes around Earth once every hour and a half, and continues to take pictures. When it is too old, and all it's cameras fail, it will fire its small rocket engines and crash into Earth's atmosphere, where it will burn up. This will probably occur above the Pacific Ocean in the next 5-6 years.
What was the first ever shuttle to get stuck in space?
The first shuttle to be stuck in space was the Apollo 13 mission in 1970. An oxygen tank explosion caused critical systems to fail, leading to a dangerous situation for the astronauts on board. Through ingenuity and teamwork, the crew and ground control were able to safely return the shuttle to Earth.
Did the NASA vanguard fail?
yes!! It blew up on the launch pad.
What happens when you die in sat?
You fail!
What happens when your car runs out of miles?
Then you fail
What happens when 1 of the skeletal muscle functions fail?
They would all fail, they work together.
What happens when you test positive for fioricet?
You fail the test.
Why does crank senssor fail?
why do people die? It happens.
What happens if you don't come to school?
you will fail the grade that you are in
What Happens If You Fail 8th Grade History?
you die
What happens if you take a drug test high?
you fail
What happens if all the pacemakers fail?
the patient will die
What happens when oil fail?
it blows up and you will die!
What happens when cooling systems fail?
It gets warmer.
