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What supports the space shuttle in the upright position at the launch pad?
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∙ 15y ago
Eight 3.5 inch thick steel bolts are used as anchors to bolt the shuttle to the launchpad. When the solid rocket boosters ignite, explosive charges shatter the nuts on top of the hold-down posts.
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What was the next shuttle to launch after challenger?
Discovery was the next shuttle to launch. Over 2 years later.
Where can you watch the last space shuttle launch?
you will see the last space shuttle launch in... and in a place called...
How do you attend a shuttle launch?
Anyone could attend a shuttle launch in the old days but now you have to get a special pass to attend
When will the last space shuttle launch as of 2011?
The last Space Shuttle launch was Space Shuttle Atlantis at 11:29 a.m. EDT, on July 8, 2011.
What was the name of first space shuttle to launch in 1987?
The first shuttle launch was April 12, 1981. It was called STS-1
Are space shuttle seats up?
I'm not exactly sure what you're asking but: In the shuttle you would be seated upright with the wheels facing down. On launch the astronauts are on their backs.
When is the final space shuttle launch?
The final shuttle launch takes place in July 2011.
What was the first space shuttle to launch in space?
The first Space shuttle to launch was Columbia in April of 1981
What was the next shuttle to launch after challenger?
Discovery was the next shuttle to launch. Over 2 years later.
Where can you watch the last space shuttle launch?
you will see the last space shuttle launch in... and in a place called...
What space shuttle will be the last to launch?
Space Shuttle Atlantis was the last space shuttle to launch at 11:29 a.m. EDT, on July 8, 2011.
What bears all the weight when the space shuttle is upright on the launch pad?
The shuttle is mounted on pedestals. The Solid Rocket Boosters (which are the white rockets on the side) are also clamped to the pad. See the images in the related links below to get a better idea. Zoom in.
Who was on the first shuttle launch?
The people on nasa's first shuttle launch were Robert L. Crippen and John W. Young.
Who pays for the space shuttle launch?
the person that wants to launch a space shuttle, a space company like NASA or the government
How do you attend a shuttle launch?
Anyone could attend a shuttle launch in the old days but now you have to get a special pass to attend
When will the last space shuttle launch as of 2011?
The last Space Shuttle launch was Space Shuttle Atlantis at 11:29 a.m. EDT, on July 8, 2011.
How is a space shuttle used in a satellite launch?
Generally space shuttles are not used to launch satellites as it is very costly to launch a space shuttle. Rockets with automated systems place satellites in orbit as opposed to a manned shuttle.
