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space shuttles were made to be reusable, rockets were used only once

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What spacecraft do americnas use?

The days of space capsules are gone; today people use Space Shuttles (Space Liners/ "Air Passenger Liners").


How humans made satellites travel through space?

They travel by rockets


What was invented from going into space?

putty was originally used as glue for tools in space to stick them to the shuttles surface, also we now understand alot more about the physics of the universe from going into space


Why are rockets important?

Rockets are needed to lift payloads into space, whether it's to launch a satellite into an orbit around earth or to send a probe out into our solar system and beyond. A lot of speed is required to be able to escape the gravity of the earth. This is provided by the rocket and the huge amount of fuel.


Where were rockets used in the 18th century?

The British began using rockets as weapons in the late 1700's, but they were inaccurate in their aim. The main purpose for the Brit's using rockets was to reduce enemy morale. The Tippoo Sultan of Mysore, India famously used 1000's of rockets in defending Seringapatam (a huge well defended fortress) against the British in 1799. Editor's Note: The rockets were used by the Brits to siege ports. Isaac Newton was the developer of the rockets they used. Another fellow improved the rockets adding the fins so they would spin into the direction they wanted to the rockets to go. This technology is still used today. Rockets are still used for "shock and awe" or to confuse the enemy. We use rockets now primarily to send satellites into outer space.

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What is the main difference between the space shuttles and other space vehicles?

The main difference between space shuttles and other space vehicles is that space shuttles are reusable spacecraft that can carry astronauts and cargo to space and return to Earth like an airplane, while other space vehicles are usually one-time use rockets that are not designed to be reused. Space shuttles also have the ability to perform missions in space and return to Earth multiple times.


Are rockets faster than space shuttles?

yes


What takes in water?

Space shuttles, space rockets and also the atmosphere


Did anyone travel in space in a rocket or did all space travel occur in space shuttles?

Both rockets and space shuttles have been used for space travel. Rockets are typically used to launch spacecraft into orbit, while space shuttles are reusable spacecraft that can carry astronauts and cargo to and from space. Many astronauts have traveled in both rockets and space shuttles over the years.


What is the diffence between space shuttles and regular rockets?

A rocket is meant to be used once; a space shuttle is used multiple times.


How do rockets help us?

Rockets, help us today because they can take us to space which is miles away from Earth. We don't use space shuttles today because they use up all their gas really quickly and it takes a long time to get to space by space shuttles so instead of space shuttles we have rockets that help us today to get to space.


How do rockets do today?

Rockets, help us today because they can take us to space which is miles away from Earth. We don't use space shuttles today because they use up all their gas really quickly and it takes a long time to get to space by space shuttles so instead of space shuttles we have rockets that help us today to get to space.


What was the fastest rocket speed?

The rocket that takes space shuttles into space recorded speeds f up to 40,000kmph. The space shuttles' rockets record up to 25,000kmph. There are also slower speed rockets.


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 two fuels that rockets use and space shuttles?

Oxygen and hydrogen


What will rockets be used for in the future?

Rockets, help us today because they can take us to space which is miles away from Earth. We don't use space shuttles today because they use up all their gas really quickly and it takes a long time to get to space by space shuttles so instead of space shuttles we have rockets that help us today to get to space.


What is the difference between the space shuttles and other space vehicles?

The space shuttle lands like a plane and is reusable.