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There is no oxygen in space, so spacecraft must carry oxygen with which to burn their fuel and, if they are manned, to allow the crew to breathe.

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Why do rockets engines in space have to carry their own oxygen?

Fire needs oxygen in order to burn, and there is no oxygen in space, so rockets must take oxygen with them.


Why do rockets carry a supple of oxygen with them into outer space?

so the people can breath


Why do rockets need to carry a supply of oxygen?

Rockets need oxygen to facilitate the chemical reaction for generating thrust. By combining oxygen with fuel in the combustion chamber, rockets produce the hot gases needed to propel the vehicle through space. This enables rockets to overcome the lack of atmospheric oxygen present in space.


Why did rockets that travels in outer space carry oxygen with them?

So that the astronauts on board can breath, of course. :)


Why do rockets carry oxygen into space?

Rockets carry oxygen into space as part of their propellant mixture to enable combustion with the rocket's fuel. This reaction generates the necessary thrust to propel the rocket forward. Oxygen is crucial for combustion to occur in the rocket engine, allowing the propulsion system to function effectively in the vacuum of space.


Does rockets carry humans?

Many rockets that go into space do carry humans, but, most rockets do not.


Do rockets run out of oxygen in space?

Rockets carry onboard oxygen for combustion to generate thrust, so they can run out of oxygen if not enough is supplied. However, in space, rockets do not need oxygen from the atmosphere to operate as they bring their own supply. Once the oxygen stored onboard is consumed, the rocket will no longer be able to generate thrust and will not be able to maneuver or maintain its intended trajectory.


Why do space rockets have to carry a supply of oxygen?

In space there is no oxygen. Space is a vacuum. All things like a rocket going to space, require a fuel to burn, oxygen and a heater. Since there is no oxygen is space they need to provide it for them. Meaning the reaction can take place correctly.


Do rockets carry people to space?

Yes, rockets are vehicles that can carry humans into space. Crewed spacecraft such as the SpaceX Crew Dragon and the Russian Soyuz spacecraft are launched into space atop rockets like the Falcon 9 and Soyuz rockets. Once in space, these spacecraft can dock with the International Space Station or travel to other destinations in space.


Are rockets and jet engines the same?

No. Jet engines draw oxygen from the atmosphere to mix and burn with jet fuel, and cannot function in a vacuum. Rockets carry their own oxygen, and can travel in the vacuum of space.


Why do rockets need to take their own supply of oxygen?

Rockets need to carry their own supply of oxygen because they travel through the vacuum of space where there is no atmosphere to provide oxygen for combustion. By carrying their own oxidizer, such as liquid oxygen, rockets can generate the thrust needed to propel themselves forward.


Does a rocket carry humans?

Many rockets that go into space do carry humans, but, most rockets do not.