Though now retired, the space shuttle was able to 'capture' satellites for repair and replace then in their correct orbit.
man made satellites are used to orbit around the earth. these satellites collect information that can be used for communication, defense, weather forecasting, research etc..
Wheather satellites are used to take close pictures of the earth . Communication satellites are used for communication. Ex(in the old days if you sent a letter from Canada to Russia it would take 25 days. Now you write in MSN, it goes to the satellite and to the reciever.)
Sputnik wasn't a space shuttle, but a series of early satellites launched by the then Soviet Union. Being one-shot items, they were retired as soon as their missions were over.
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We have used artificial satellites in order to take pictures and study the moon and they did travel around it.
The Space Shuttle was used by NASA for human spaceflight missions, such as deploying satellites, conducting research in microgravity, and servicing the Hubble Space Telescope. It served as a reusable spacecraft for launching missions into space and returning them safely back to Earth.
Generally space shuttles are not used to launch satellites as it is very costly to launch a space shuttle. Rockets with automated systems place satellites in orbit as opposed to a manned shuttle.
the missions vary from taking satellites into space or parts for the ISS (international space station) or repair jobs on existing satellites
To carry things to and from orbit around the Earth.
The space shuttle was a spacecraft used by NASA to transport astronauts and cargo to and from space. It was also used to deploy satellites, conduct scientific experiments, and assemble the International Space Station. The space shuttle program ran from 1981 to 2011 and included missions to repair and service the Hubble Space Telescope.
The large open area of a space shuttle used to hold satellites and scientific equipment is called the cargo bay. This is where various payloads can be stored and deployed during a mission.
Yes it can and has.
Yes, the space shuttle has been used in the past to launch satellites into orbit as part of its mission to deliver cargo to space. However, the space shuttle program has been retired and now other rockets are used for satellite launches.
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The space shuttle's reusable design allows it to launch, travel to space, return to Earth, and be prepared for launch again efficiently. Its large payload capacity enables the transportation of astronauts, cargo, and satellites to space in a single mission. Additionally, the space shuttle's ability to maneuver in space and deploy and repair satellites makes it a versatile spacecraft.
The purpose of a space shuttle mission is to transport crew and cargo to and from space, service and repair satellites, conduct scientific research in microgravity, and support the construction and maintenance of the International Space Station.
The purpose of a space shuttle is to transport astronauts and cargo into space, enable crewed missions to space stations, satellites, and other space destinations, conduct scientific research in space, and assist in the maintenance and repair of satellites in orbit.