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A propeller needs a fluid in which to operate, like water or air. In space, there is not enough air for a propeller to work. Space is almost a complete vacuum.

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Why can't space ships use propellers to move in space?

Because their is no air in space.


Is the moon a space ship?

Just because it's in space doesn't mean it is space ship. The solar moon flar


Does the space station move in space?

sometimes yes or no


How do rockets move in space?

rockets move with the control


Did the Chinese develop a way to move the sails of ships that allowed ships to sail into wind for the first time?

No I believe the Egyptians 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Why can't space ships use propellers to move in space?

Because their is no air in space.


Why can't spaceships use propellers to move in space?

Because propellers require air to actually do anything and last time I checked, there's no air in space.


How would objects move in a liquid?

Ships move in water by means of propellers, sails, or oars. People move in water by swimming. Squid use jet propulsion. So there are various techniques.


How do cruise ships move?

Most have a turbine engine simliar to an airplane, that generates electrical power that in turn runs electric motors that turn the propellers.


How did the Titanic move?

It moved on LARGE PROPELLERS.


How can space ships move faster than light?

They can't. Therefore, they don't.


What are the propellers for on a helicopter?

to move the helicopter left and right


What makes the airplane move?

The engines, driving propellers or jets, make the airplane move.


What is the root word of propellers?

The root word of "propellers" is "propel," which means to drive forward or cause to move.


Is the moon a space ship?

Just because it's in space doesn't mean it is space ship. The solar moon flar


Do small propeller aircraft always move in the direction that they are pointing?

Do small propellers aircraft always move in the direction that they are pointing


Do helicopters have lights on their propellers?

sometimes, but they need to be on both sides or else the helicopter will lose its balance and crash! it is not beneficial if you put the lights on the propellers because they will move so fast you can't see them...