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Depends on the type of fuel being used, solid rocket fuel can not be turn off, liquid fuel can.

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Do rockets carry people to space?

Yes, rockets are vehicles that can carry humans into space. Crewed spacecraft such as the SpaceX Crew Dragon and the Russian Soyuz spacecraft are launched into space atop rockets like the Falcon 9 and Soyuz rockets. Once in space, these spacecraft can dock with the International Space Station or travel to other destinations in space.


What is the difference between solid rockets and liquid rockets?

Solid rockets use solid propellant that is already mixed together and cannot be turned off once ignited, providing simplicity and reliability but less flexibility in performance control. Liquid rockets use a liquid propellant that can be precisely controlled and shut off, offering better performance and efficiency but requiring more complex systems for fuel storage, management, and engine design.


How do space aircrafts works?

Space spacecrafts work by using rockets to propel them through the vacuum of space. They carry fuel to power the rockets and can adjust their trajectory using thrusters. Once in space, they rely on the laws of physics to continue moving in a straight line unless acted upon by another force.


Why do rockets and spaceshuttles break up when travelling in space?

The only reason for the rocket is to fire the shuttle out of the earths atmosphere, once in space the rocket is no longer needed and there for they detach.


How do satellites launch?

Satellites are launched into space using rockets, which provide the necessary thrust to carry them beyond Earth's atmosphere. Rockets can be launched from the ground, sea, or air. Once in space, the satellite is released and maneuvered into its desired orbit.

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What is the difference between space rockets and space shuttles?

space shuttles were made to be reusable, rockets were used only once


Do rockets carry people to space?

Yes, rockets are vehicles that can carry humans into space. Crewed spacecraft such as the SpaceX Crew Dragon and the Russian Soyuz spacecraft are launched into space atop rockets like the Falcon 9 and Soyuz rockets. Once in space, these spacecraft can dock with the International Space Station or travel to other destinations in space.


What are solid rockets?

The correct term is "solid propellant rocket". These are rockets that burn fuel that is not a liquid(or they are NOT liquid fuel rockets). These rockets have a fuel that is poured into the rocket case and turns to a solid. Once ignited, there is no stopping the burn or controlling it.A simple example of this is rocket you shoot on the 4th of July. It burns black powder that has been formed into a cardboard case.Whereas, a liquid fuel rocket can be controlled by varying the amount of fuel that is injected into the rocket motor.


What is the diffence between space shuttles and regular rockets?

A rocket is meant to be used once; a space shuttle is used multiple times.


What is the difference between solid rockets and liquid rockets?

Solid rockets use solid propellant that is already mixed together and cannot be turned off once ignited, providing simplicity and reliability but less flexibility in performance control. Liquid rockets use a liquid propellant that can be precisely controlled and shut off, offering better performance and efficiency but requiring more complex systems for fuel storage, management, and engine design.


How do space aircrafts works?

Space spacecrafts work by using rockets to propel them through the vacuum of space. They carry fuel to power the rockets and can adjust their trajectory using thrusters. Once in space, they rely on the laws of physics to continue moving in a straight line unless acted upon by another force.


Why do rockets and spaceshuttles break up when travelling in space?

The only reason for the rocket is to fire the shuttle out of the earths atmosphere, once in space the rocket is no longer needed and there for they detach.


How do satellites launch?

Satellites are launched into space using rockets, which provide the necessary thrust to carry them beyond Earth's atmosphere. Rockets can be launched from the ground, sea, or air. Once in space, the satellite is released and maneuvered into its desired orbit.


What do scientists use to launch satellite into space?

Rockets primarily are used to launch satellites into space. Alternatively, the space shuttle is used for very large satellites, but that option will no longer be available when the fleet is retired at the end of 2010.


What would work better a solid or liquid fuel rocket?

Solid fuel rocket boosters, as used in the first stage when launching the space shuttles, are very powerful but cannot be easily controlled. Once they have ignited, they wont stop until the fuel has burned up. They generally give more power than liquid fuel rockets though.


How do people get to outer space?

People can get to outer space by launching spacecraft using rockets. These rockets provide enough thrust to escape Earth's gravitational pull and reach the boundary between Earth's atmosphere and space, known as the Kármán line. Once there, spacecraft can travel further into outer space to visit other planets, moons, or celestial bodies.


Do rockets run out of oxygen in space?

Rockets carry onboard oxygen for combustion to generate thrust, so they can run out of oxygen if not enough is supplied. However, in space, rockets do not need oxygen from the atmosphere to operate as they bring their own supply. Once the oxygen stored onboard is consumed, the rocket will no longer be able to generate thrust and will not be able to maneuver or maintain its intended trajectory.