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How do Space shuttles re-fuel in outer space?

Space shuttles do not refuel in outer space in the traditional sense; they are typically launched with all the fuel they need for their missions. However, spacecraft can transfer fuel in orbit using a process called propellant transfer, where one vehicle transfers fuel to another using specialized hoses and connectors. This technique is primarily used with satellites and space stations, like the International Space Station, which can receive fuel from visiting supply ships. Spacecraft are designed for specific missions, and once their fuel is used, they generally return to Earth or remain in orbit until they re-enter the atmosphere.


What do space ship run on?

Spaceships run on various sources of energy, such as rocket fuel like liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen for chemical rockets, or nuclear power systems like radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs) or nuclear reactors for deep space missions. Solar panels can also be used to generate electricity for powering spacecraft systems.


Why do space ships go to space?

Space ships go to space to carry out scientific research, launch satellites, explore other planets, and facilitate space missions. Additionally, they are used for space tourism and commercial activities such as satellite deployment and space station resupply missions.


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.


In space what kind of fuel is used by space shuttle?

Space shuttles use a combination of liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen as fuel for their main engines. These two chemicals combine in a controlled combustion process to produce the thrust needed for the shuttle to launch and navigate through space.

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Can nuclear fuel be used in Rocket ships?

Yap. Anything that explodes propels. The only thing should be done is to control and modify it.


How is uranium used as a fossil fuel?

Uranium is not a fossil fuel; uranium is used as nuclear fuel for nuclear power reactors.


What metal is a radioactive nuclear fuel?

Uranium is the most used nuclear fuel. Plutonium can also be used, but it has to be separated from used uranium fuel


What are the two actinides that are used as nuclear fuel?

Both uranium and plutonium are actinides that are used as nuclear fuel.


If uranium is not a foosil fuel then what is it?

Uranium is a radioactive element used to fuel nuclear reactors. It is a nuclear fuel.


Is plutonium in navy nuclear applications?

Plutonium can be used in nuclear reactors for nuclear propulsion of ships and submarines.


What Fuels wur used to power modern ships?

Different ships use different fuels according to their needs. Most large cargo ships use bunker fuel which is a form of crude oil. Some ships use diesel fuel. Some modern commercial ships are employing nuclear fuels. Some military ships use diesel for their normal operating engines and for more speed they will use jet fuel for gas turbine engines.


Name the fuels used in aeroplanes and ships?

Aircraft use either Jet A civil jet fuel, the JP series of military jet fuels, or 100LL aviation gasoline. Ships use "bunker fuel," crude oil, Navy distillate, nuclear power or, in some cases, jet fuel.


What is used to power ships?

Most ships now use diesel engines. Some naval ships have nuclear reactors


Is wood used for nuclear fuel?

no


What fuel was used in steam ships?

Coal


Is used for fuel nuclear reactors?

Uranium and/or Plutonium fuel