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The Space Shuttle accelerates greatly after lift-off, - to prevent any inadvertent damage to the nosecone that may occur due to this excessive acceleration, (bird-strikes, small insects, meteorites etc:) The craft is tilted so that the the main fuel tank will absorb any instances of impact. Hence the reason the Shuttle orbits in a rearwards manner.
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What fall off when the shuttle takeoff what?
During shuttle takeoff, the Solid Rocket Boosters detach and fall off the shuttle once they have expended their fuel. The boosters aid in propelling the shuttle into space at the start of its journey.
Why does the space shuttle rotate at takeoff?
The Space Shuttle accelerates greatly after lift-off, - to prevent any inadvertent damage to the nosecone that may occur due to this excessive acceleration, (bird-strikes, small insects, meteorites etc:) The craft is tilted so that the the main fuel tank will absorb any instances of impact. Hence the reason the Shuttle orbits in a rearwards manner.
What is the space shuttle that blew up a few minutes after takeoff?
The space shuttle that blew up a few minutes after takeoff was the Space Shuttle Challenger. The tragic accident occurred on January 28, 1986, resulting in the loss of all seven crew members on board. This event had a profound impact on the space program and led to a temporary suspension of the shuttle program.
What is the name of the space craft that exploded while taking off?
Exploding during takeoff is quite common for spacecraft, you'll have to be more specific.
How many g's does the space shuttle experience during take off?
There is a maximum of 3 G's during the shuttle launch.
How many space shuttles have exploded during take off?
Only one space shuttle exploded during takeoff. That shuttle was the Challenger, which exploded on January 28, 1986. The only other space shuttle to be destroyed was the Columbia, which disintegrated on reentry on February 1, 2003.
What part of the shuttle drops off after takeoff on a space shuttle?
The Solid Rocket Booster is detached and dropped after the first minute or two of flight. It may then be recovered and used again.
What space shuttle blew up a few minutes after takeoff. When did it happen?
the space shuttle challenger blew up on January 28, 1986
Did the space shuttle have any accidents?
Yes, 2 shuttles were destroyed and there were other minor incidents as well.
Is the Endeavour space shuttle a prototype?
No, Enterprise was the only prototype, and it did not go into space. Endeavour was the fifth "space capable" shuttle, built in 1991 to replace Challenger, which was destroyed on takeoff in 1986.
What hit shuttle Columbia's left wing on its final takeoff?
It was struck by a suitcase sized piece of foam that fell from the external tank.
How does newtons second law of motion explain why the shuttles accaleration increases during takeoff?
Newton's second law of motion states that the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass (F = ma). During a shuttle's takeoff, the engines generate a significant thrust that exceeds the gravitational force acting on the shuttle, resulting in a net force that causes an increase in acceleration. As the shuttle burns fuel, its mass decreases, allowing for even greater acceleration as the same thrust acts on a lighter object. Thus, both the increase in thrust and the decrease in mass contribute to the shuttle's increasing acceleration during takeoff.
