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In order to not contaminate Mars with any possible life forms from Earth.
Microbes are very resilient, and theoretically can survive the voyage through space and the conditions on Mars.
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Why were the viking spacecraft sterilized before they were launched?
In order to not contaminate Mars with any possible life forms from Earth. Microbes are very resilient, and theoretically can survive the voyage through space and the conditions on Mars.
Where was Neil Armstrong's spacecraft launched from?
Apollo 11 was launched from Cape Kennedy where all their spacecrafts are launched from. It was called Cape Carneval before.
Why wasn't Galileo sterilized before it was launched?
Galileo was not sterilized before launch because at that time, planetary protection guidelines were not as strict as they are now. It was launched in 1989 before more stringent measures were implemented to prevent contamination of other celestial bodies with Earth's microbes.
What are two possible paths of a spacecraft that just launched from earth but that is not traveling orbital velocity?
The spacecraft will follow an elliptical orbit with one focus at the Earth's centre, which approximates a parabola, before it hits the surface again.
What mission was the first manned spacecraft to orbit the moon?
The first manned spacecraft to orbit the moon was Apollo 8, which launched on December 21, 1968. It was the second manned mission in the Apollo program and made ten orbits around the moon before returning safely to Earth.
When was the first man launched into space?
The first man launched into space was Yuri Gagarin on April 12, 1961. He became the first human to travel into space aboard the Vostok 1 spacecraft, orbiting the Earth once before safely returning.
How is a spacecraft made?
A spacecraft is made by assembling various components such as the structure, propulsion system, communication instruments, and scientific instruments. The components are designed and tested to withstand the harsh conditions of space, including extreme temperatures and radiation. Once assembly is complete, the spacecraft undergoes extensive testing on the ground before being launched into space.
How many space crafts have been launched to Jupiter?
Jupiter has been visited by 8 spacecraft. These were Pioneer 10, Pioneer 11, Voyager 1 and 2, Galileo, Ulysses, Cassini and New Horizons. The very first mission to explore Jupiter was Pioneer 10, an American spacecraft launched in 1972. This was a true pioneering mission in that, before it left Earth, no one knew whether spacecraft could travel through the asteroid belt between here and Jupiter and survive the trip.
Can you name the spacecraft used before the space shuttle?
The Apollo spacecraft.
How do astronauts travel to the moon?
The large multi-stage rocket called the Saturn V launched men to the Moon from 1968 to 1972. The new vehicle (2017) will be called the Ares 1 booster. (The Space Shuttle is not a lunar-capable vehicle.)
Did the pyramids of Giza come before the vikings?
No. they did not come before them. the Pyramids of Giza come right after the vikings.
What was the Gemini project?
Series of 12 two person spacecraft launched into earth orbit by the U.S. between 1964 and 1967, following the one person Mercury program and before the three person Apollo program.
