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What space missions goal was to put a space craft in orbit and bring it back safely?
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What was the goal of mercury space program?
The goal of the Mercury Space Program was to place a manned craft in orbit around the Earth, to determine how a person could function in space, and to bring those people back to Earth safely. The program was successful.
Which space mission's goal was to put a spacecraft into orbit and bring it back safely?
For the Soviets, probably the early Sputnik probes. It was Project Gemini. - I also believe that most other manned space missions had secondary or even tertiary goals that went along the lines of 'don't die'
What nationaility was the first man to orbit the earth in the spacecraft?
What nationaility was the first man to orbit the earth in the space craft
Which space probe has taken photos of mercury?
The messenger space craft was the first to orbit and probe Mercury. The messenger space craft went into orbit in 2011 and is not due to return until 2015.
What space shuttle launched in 1972 is still in orbit?
The first space shuttle was launch in 1981. Space shuttle missions do not stay in orbit, they are designed to return to Earth after missions generally lasting 1-2 weeks.
What was the goal of mercury space program?
The goal of the Mercury Space Program was to place a manned craft in orbit around the Earth, to determine how a person could function in space, and to bring those people back to Earth safely. The program was successful.
Which space mission's goal was to put a spacecraft into orbit and bring it back safely?
For the Soviets, probably the early Sputnik probes. It was Project Gemini. - I also believe that most other manned space missions had secondary or even tertiary goals that went along the lines of 'don't die'
What is parking orbit?
A parking orbit is a temporary orbit of a satellite or space craft. It is used prior to carrying out further procedures.
What nationaility was the first man to orbit the earth in the spacecraft?
What nationaility was the first man to orbit the earth in the space craft
Which space probe has taken photos of mercury?
The messenger space craft was the first to orbit and probe Mercury. The messenger space craft went into orbit in 2011 and is not due to return until 2015.
What is the name mans landing on the moon?
Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong Apollo 11(1969) Michael Collins remained in the command space craft in lunar orbit. 5 other Apollo missions landed others on the moon as well.
Use the word orbit in a sentence?
The fleet of American space shuttle craft will no longer orbit the Earth. I don't know how long it would take to orbit the Moon.
This is needed to launch anything or anyone into orbit?
space craft of a launching pad
What space shuttle launched in 1972 is still in orbit?
The first space shuttle was launch in 1981. Space shuttle missions do not stay in orbit, they are designed to return to Earth after missions generally lasting 1-2 weeks.
Who was the first US astronaut to fly in space?
Alan Shepherd was the first American to be launched atop a rocket. The mission was not intended to place him in orbit, only to bring him back safely on a sub-orbital trajectory. The mission was successful. John Glenn, now a US Senator from Ohio, was the first American to be launched, successfully injected into earth orbit, make several complete orbits, and return safely to earth.
What was the first manned space craft to orbit the moon?
Apollo 8 in December 1968.
What are some nasa missions?
Columbiawas the first Space Shuttle that traveled to Earth orbit. .
