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Liquid Nitrogen is used in a Space Shuttle to cool down the Space Shuttle Main Engine's (SSME) Main Combustion Chamber (MCC) because the temperatures experienced during lift exceed 3,315 degrees Celcius or 6,000 degrees Fahrenheit. If Liquid Nitrogen was not used the SSME would warp in shape and melt.
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Why is liquid oxygen used in space shuttles?
Liquid oxygen is used in space shuttles as an oxidizer for the spacecraft's fuel, typically liquid hydrogen. When mixed and ignited, liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen create a powerful and efficient chemical reaction that generates the necessary thrust for the shuttle to break free of Earth's gravity and enter space. It is a highly efficient and reliable propellant choice for space missions.
Why is liquid nitrogen and oxygen transported as a liquid into space?
Liquid nitrogen and oxygen are transported as liquids into space because they have a higher density in liquid form, allowing more of these gases to be packed into the spacecraft's tanks. This is important for providing sufficient breathable air and cooling systems for astronauts during space missions. Additionally, liquid nitrogen and oxygen have to be kept at very low temperatures for storage, and transporting them as liquids helps maintain those temperatures more effectively.
What is the gas coming from the bottom of a rocket before launch?
What we see, at least in the instance of the space shuttle launch, is hydrogen and oxygen being vented. About the last thing we do before sending the shuttle up is fuel it. Liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen are pumped into the cryogenic tank (the giant cylindrical container to which the shuttle itself is connected, and to which the solid booster rockets are attached. As the liquid hydrogen and oxygen are pumped in, they supercool the tanks in which they enter. As the tanks cool, some of the hydrogen and some of the oxygen are "boiled off" in that cooling process. The H2 and O2 have changed phase to a gas, but are still extremely cold, and as the liquid H2 and O2 full the tanks, that very cold gas is vented off and, because it is so cold, it appears as the "clouds" or "steam-looking" stuff that is visible during (and up to) launch.
Why is oxygen transported as a liquid instead of a gas in a rocket ship?
Oxygen is transported as a liquid in a rocket ship because liquid oxygen is more dense and takes up less space than gaseous oxygen, allowing for more efficient storage in the limited space of a rocket. Additionally, liquid oxygen is more stable and easier to control during the combustion process in the rocket engine.
Why is pure oxygen stored as liquid under pressure?
Pure oxygen is stored as a liquid under pressure because it allows for a higher density of oxygen to be stored in a smaller volume compared to gaseous oxygen. This makes it more space-efficient for storage and transportation purposes. Additionally, oxygen in liquid form can be quickly converted back to a gas for use in various applications.
How does liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen enter the main engines of the space shuttle?
It is supplied by tanks, which are filled with liquid hydrogen and oxygen before the shuttle is launched.
What kind of fuel does the space shuttle use?
The space shuttle used a mixture of liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen as fuel for its main engines. These propellants are combustion products of a chemical reaction that produces high thrust for the shuttle's liftoff and orbital maneuvers.
Which kind of rocket engines are used on the space shuttle and why?
Space Shuttle Main Engines (SSME) are Rocketdyne RS-24 liquid-fuel rocket engines powered by liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen. The Solid Rocket Boosters used during ascent are solid fuel rockets manufactured by Thiokol Corporation fueled by a mixture of ammonium perchlorate oxidizer, aluminum, an iron oxide catalyst and polymers as a binding agent.
Why are RS-24 liquid-fuel rocket engines used in space shuttles?
The space shuttle main engines (SSME) RS 24 engines use rocketdyne liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen fuel in the engine that is designed in such a way that the engines are reusable.
What type of fuel does the space shuttle use as it nears the orbit?
The space shuttle uses a combination of liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen as fuel for its main engines during the ascent phase to reach orbit.
Did the Saturn V use the same fuel as the space shuttle?
No. The Saturn V used a first-stage booster of RP-1 (kerosene) and liquid oxygen. The second stage used liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen, as the shuttle engines do.The shuttle uses liquid hydrogen and oxygen for the main engines, and also two solid-fuel boosters (SRBs) when launched.
How many liters of fuel can an ET on space shuttle discovery hold?
The Space Shuttle External Tank carries about 1,449,813 liters of liquid hydrogen fuel and about 541,314 liters of liquid oxygen as its oxidizer. In total, it carries about 1,991,127 liters of liquid propellant for the Space Shuttle Main Engines.
What is liquid Hydrogen used for?
Rocket fuel. Liquid Hydrogen plus Liquid Oxygen were the fuels used in the main engines for the space shuttle. That's what was in the big orange tank the shuttle rode into orbit.
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 orange object on space shuttle?
The orange object on the space shuttle is the external fuel tank. It contains the liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen that are needed to fuel the shuttle's main engines during launch. Once the fuel is consumed, the tank is jettisoned and burns up in the atmosphere.
What type of fuel was used to launch the space shuttle?
The space shuttle used a combination of solid rocket boosters and liquid fuel. The solid rocket boosters were powered by a mixture of powdered aluminum and ammonium perchlorate, while the main engines used liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen as fuel.
Do space shuttle use any other power source?
the space shuttle is propeled by liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen oxidiser.
