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Ice.
Apollo-era rockets were powered by combinations of liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen. In preparation for launch these fuels are pumped into the rocket at high pressures. When the rocket is ignited the pressure inside these fuel tanks drops very rapidly. Any time a compressed gas is rapidly decompressed a cooling effect is observed.
This cooling effect coupled with the already frigid temperatures of liquid hydrogen & liquid oxygen results in rapid condensation and freezing of water from the surrounding atmosphere onto the skin of the craft. The rocket, of course, vibrates considerably and is accelerating at an incredible pace at this point in the flight, and so the ice is knocked off.
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What are space rockets made of?
Oh, dude, space rockets are made of a bunch of stuff like aluminum, titanium, carbon fiber, and other fancy materials. They gotta be super strong and lightweight to get all the way up there, you know? So, it's like a mix of science, engineering, and a touch of magic.
Why do we use space shuttles?
Space shuttles are used to transport astronauts and cargo to and from space, including missions to the International Space Station. They provide a reusable and cost-effective means of reaching space compared to traditional rockets. Additionally, shuttles have been instrumental in carrying out scientific research, satellite deployment, and servicing missions in space.
Why is a rocket made of tin foil?
I think if a rocket was made of tin foil it would certainly not be able to reach outer space. ========================== Well, thanks for stopping by. An impassioned assertion of an uninformed opinion is always in order. The vehicle responsible for lifting the total launch weight out of the Earth's atmosphere certainly needs to be made of stronger stuff. But once you're clear of the atmosphere, the forces that you'll encounter from then on are much less. From that point in the mission, you no longer need streamlined spacecraft made of concrete, and the main objective now is to reduce the weight. Maybe there have been spacecraft made of tin foil. I have not heard of those. But I do know that portions of the Apollo 'LEM' ... the Lunar Excursion Module in which pairs of Apollo astronauts descended to the lunar surface ... were sheets of gold foil, and a misplaced pilot's boot would have gone right through them.
Is Scorpius the constellation for October?
Yes, Scorpius is a prominent constellation in the night sky during October. It is best seen in the Southern Hemisphere during spring and in the Northern Hemisphere during summer and autumn. Look for its distinct shape resembling a scorpion with the bright star Antares marking its heart.
What is the sticky stuff on the inside of balloons?
The sticky stuff inside balloons is called balloon lubricant or powder. It helps prevent the sides of the balloon from sticking together or to itself when inflated, making it easier to inflate the balloon.
What is the white stuff that falls from the sky?
The white stuff that falls from the sky is snow. Snow forms when water vapor in the atmosphere freezes into ice crystals and falls to the ground. It commonly occurs in colder climates during the winter season.
How do you get your robot to level up on chobots?
you buy rockets and stuff and youll be level whatever
Is the Philippines richer than the UK?
The Philippiness does not have any rockets and expensive stuff and that and the British have mad stuff(they might even get it for free if they were the ruler of the country).So the answer is a NO!
What is the white stuff that falls from the sky in winter?
erm, snow...
What is neclear fallout?
Nuclear fallout is where, in this case countries, have a fallout and basiclly launch nuclear weapons at eachother.
How does a gorilla get rid of it wastes?
By squatting and pushing then the stuff falls out of the butt
What happens to food stuff that escapes the teeth of the animal?
It falls to the ground.
When you shake your hair stuff falls out?
be specific maybe i think it is dandruff.
Could a black hole overflow?
No, it just keeps growing as more stuff falls in.
What is the white stuff that falls from the sky in the winter?
The white stuff that often falls from the sky in the winter time made of water and crystalized ice. This mixture must stay a at least thirty five degree or lower.
What year was the Kennedy Space Center built?
The Kennedy space center is a space center where they do space stuff and launch and land space shuttles and do a bunch of scientific stuff there and it's in Florida! The Kennedy Space center is NASA's (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) space vehicle launch place and Launch Control Center. It is located on Merritt Island near Cape Canaveral in Florida.
How do get ratman in cuffs?
You look for a thing to turn then watch as stuff falls on him but watch out for his bugs they sting
