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The breakup of the space shuttle Challenger was caused by the failure of two O- rings in one of the solid rocket boosters (SRB's) to properly seal. There had been problems with the seal on other missions, but it is thought that the decision to launch in near-freezing temperatures contributed to the failure, making the seal rigid and unable to seal properly. This led to a catastrophic chain of events. Hot gases escaped from the SRB, followed by a flame, damaging the clamp securing the SRB, and burning through the external fuel tank causing the tank to disintegrate. The forces created caused the orbiter to disintegrate (it did not explode) before the debris crashed into the ocean. The Columbia Space Shuttle disintegrated upon re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere on February 1, 2003. The Columbia sustained damage to its thermal protection system during launch. NASA suspected damage to the orbiter, but did not believe it was enough to cause any danger. The damage allowed hot gases to penetrate and destroy the internal wing structure, causing the shuttle to break up upon re-entry.
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Names of space shuttles first used in 1980?
The space shuttles that were first used in 1980 were Columbia and Challenger. Both space shuttles were part of NASA's Space Shuttle program and conducted various missions until the Challenger disaster in 1986.
How many space shuttles does NASA have?
Currently NASA have three space shuttles Discovery, Atlantis and Endeavour.
Where did the space shuttles launch from?
Cape Canaveral, Florida, Kennedy Space Center.
How are space shuttles and space stations similar and different?
Space shuttles and space stations are similar in that they are both used for space exploration and research. However, space shuttles are spacecraft designed for transport between Earth and space, while space stations are large structures designed for long-term habitation in space by astronauts. Additionally, space shuttles can return to Earth, while space stations remain in orbit.
What do shuttles do in space?
space shuttles fix all kinds off satelites they help fix any kind of spacecraft.the space shuttles have been launching since 1977 from NASA.space shuttles are very useful space craft to help fix things in outer space .by George Philip if you like space shuttles a lot there is a Lego set
Why don't they launch space shuttles?
they could burn up or explode and caus emany deaths
What are the names of space shuttles being built?
NASA space shuttles
What energy is made from space shuttles?
Space shuttles use energy, not make it
How do shuttles and stations get into space?
Stations are built in space; Shuttles use rocket boosters.
Where does the Canadian Space Agency launch shuttles from?
no place, nobody has space shuttles anymore
Are the Space Shuttles going to fly again?
It is not expected that the Space Shuttles will fly again.
Why do you have space shuttles?
The question is a little moot, since we don't have space shuttles any more.
Do shuttles use nuclear fuel?
If you mean space shuttles, the answer is no.
How many space shuttles existed in 2011?
4 Space Shuttles existed in 2011. Including the test vehicle, Space Shuttle Enterprise. Space Shuttles that actually went into space? 3. Discovery, Atlantis, and Endeavour.
Names of space shuttles first used in 1980?
The space shuttles that were first used in 1980 were Columbia and Challenger. Both space shuttles were part of NASA's Space Shuttle program and conducted various missions until the Challenger disaster in 1986.
What is the difference between space rockets and space shuttles?
space shuttles were made to be reusable, rockets were used only once
How many space shuttles does NASA have?
Currently NASA have three space shuttles Discovery, Atlantis and Endeavour.
