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There is no oxygen or air in space so the shuttle has to have its own supply.
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Why does the space shuttle carry oxygen?
The space shuttle carries oxygen for two reasons: to allow the crew to breathe and to act as an oxidizer for its hydrogen fuel.
Why does a space shuttle need a tank of oxygen?
because there is no, repeat NO oxygen in outer space. since oxygen is the gas we live on, we need it to keep our heart pumping. And since there's no oxygen in space, therefore you need a supply of oxygen brought from earth.
What is the maximum payload the space shuttle can carry?
The Shuttle can also carry a 65,000 payload.
What is a spacecraft that does not carry people?
space shuttle
What equipment does a space shuttle carry?
people
Why does a space shuttle carry hydrogen and why do they keep hydrogen and oxygen it in its liquid?
Why does a space shuttle carry hydrogen and why do they keep hydrogen and oxegen it in its liquid?
Why does space shuttle carry oxygen?
The space shuttle carries oxygen for two reasons: to allow the crew to breathe and to act as an oxidizer for its hydrogen fuel.
Why does the space shuttle carry oxygen?
The space shuttle carries oxygen for two reasons: to allow the crew to breathe and to act as an oxidizer for its hydrogen fuel.
What were space shuttles designed to carry?
"the space shuttle can carry anything if it is at a reasonable size .
What does a space shuttle carry?
air oxygen food nuts water tooth brush Etc.
Is there a space shuttle with weapons?
The space shuttle doesn't carry weapons.
Why does a space shuttle need a tank of oxygen?
because there is no, repeat NO oxygen in outer space. since oxygen is the gas we live on, we need it to keep our heart pumping. And since there's no oxygen in space, therefore you need a supply of oxygen brought from earth.
How does the space shuttle carry enough fuel for a mission?
The space shuttle uses liquid nitrogen and liquid oxygen as fuel. Generally a sufficient quantity of fuel is carried but if need be re-fuelling can be done in space.
How can fire lighten in space without oxygen if there is no oxygen then how can a space shuttle come back?
The space shuttle is able to fire its engines in space because it takes the needed oxygen with it.
What is the maximum payload the space shuttle can carry?
The Shuttle can also carry a 65,000 payload.
What do space shuttle carry?
Astronauts
Do space shuttle carry people?
YES
