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Why is launching spacecraft from the moon a desirable alternative to launching them from earth?
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The Moon's gravity field is only 1/3 that of Earth's.
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Why do people think launching spacecraft from the moon is a desirable alternative to launching them from earth?
Due to the lack of gravity, launching a spacecraft of any sort is a lot easier.
If a spacecraft travels from earth to the edge of the solar system what will happen to the gravitational pull between earth and the spacecraft?
The gravitational pull between earth and the spacecraft will become insignificant.
How did astronauts get off the moon?
On the Apollo lunar missions, the Lunar Module (a separate vehicle) left the Apollo spacecraft orbiting the moon and landed. The upper half of the Lunar Module had a rocket engine capable of launching it back into orbit where it again joined the Apollo spacecraft. The crew then reentered the Apollo for their return to Earth.
How does gravity affect the launch of spacecraft from earth?
It prevents the spacecraft from being launched as gravity causes it to be attracted towards earth.
What must a spacecraft do to leave earth?
It must overcome Earth's gravity.
Why do people think launching spacecraft from the moon is a desirable alternative to launching them from earth?
Due to the lack of gravity, launching a spacecraft of any sort is a lot easier.
Is it less expensive to launch an interplanetary spacecraft from the International Space Station in earth's orbit than from earth itself?
NO getting the equipment into space would cost much more than just launching them from earth. First you have to get it up to the space station then you have launch it.....what kinda question is this?
If a spacecraft travels from earth to the edge of the solar system what will happen to the gravitational pull between earth and the spacecraft?
The gravitational pull between earth and the spacecraft will become insignificant.
How did astronauts get off the moon?
On the Apollo lunar missions, the Lunar Module (a separate vehicle) left the Apollo spacecraft orbiting the moon and landed. The upper half of the Lunar Module had a rocket engine capable of launching it back into orbit where it again joined the Apollo spacecraft. The crew then reentered the Apollo for their return to Earth.
What spacecraft landed on Neptune?
No spacecraft from Earth has ever landed on Neptune.
What spacecraft did John Glenn fly in to orbit the earth?
the Friendship 7 spacecraft
Why is the space shuttle cheaper to operate than the first spacecraft?
The Space Shuttle is cheaper to operate because it can be used again and again. Other spacecraft can only be used once, then thrown away or recycled. Launching multi-stage rockets is very expensive, because most of the space craft is lost once it falls to Earth.
How does gravity affect the launch of spacecraft from earth?
It prevents the spacecraft from being launched as gravity causes it to be attracted towards earth.
Is it true that there is a spacecraft on its way to earth?
No.
What spacecraft studied earth?
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The radius of the earth is about 6370 km A 7420 N spacecraft travels away from earth What is the weight of the spacecraft at a height 6370 km above Earth's surface?
10bls
What year did a spacecraft visited earth?
Every known spacecraft began on earth and went to other places. That's also true of every known drawing, component, fragment, subsystem, and model of spacecraft. Few of them ever returned to earth.
