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International Space Station is about 400km from Earth and travels around it at about 27000Km/hr making several revolutions per day. Space Shuttles travel at about the same speed at a place called Low Earth Orbit. Logically a Space shuttle should arrive at the ISS in seconds but this is not so because the ISS is moving arround the world at a tremendous speed and the shuttle is moving towards it, so it should be taken into consideration that they do not collide and all mathematical questions come into play like when exactly will they meet and how and where almost like a weather forecast. The shuttle has to take an orbit that curves slightly outwards towards the ISS until it attaches itself to it after following it for two or three days and then it will look like one big unit combined. It is at this stage that you will notice that the shuttles are not aeroplanes at all inspite of their good looks and similarities with aeroplanes. O.T. MOSHETI (Botswana)
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Did all space shuttles dock at the International Space Station?
No, not all space shuttles docked at the International Space Station. The Space Shuttle program ended in 2011, and prior to that, shuttles visited several destinations including the International Space Station, the Hubble Space Telescope, and the Russian Mir space station.
Which space shuttles have visited the ISS?
Discovery, Atlantis and Endeavor have visited the ISS. Challenger (which was destroyed before the beginning of ISS construction) and Enterprise (which was a flight test vehicle and not space-worthy) have visited the International Space Station. Columbia was slated to visit the ISS on STS-118 but was destroyed on reentry and this mission was flown by Endeavour instead.
What does the Space Shuttle dock with?
The Space Shuttle docked with the International Space Station (ISS) during its missions. The shuttle used a docking mechanism called the Orbiter Docking System to connect with the ISS.
What is the use of space shuttles?
Space shuttles were used by NASA to carry astronauts and cargo to and from space. They were designed to be reusable and were essential for tasks such as deploying satellites, conducting research in space, and building the International Space Station.
What does it mean to dock in space?
Docking in space refers to the process of connecting two spacecraft together while in orbit. This is typically done to transfer crew members, cargo, or fuel between the two spacecraft. Docking is a crucial step in supporting long-duration space missions and international collaboration in space.
Did all space shuttles dock at the International Space Station?
No, not all space shuttles docked at the International Space Station. The Space Shuttle program ended in 2011, and prior to that, shuttles visited several destinations including the International Space Station, the Hubble Space Telescope, and the Russian Mir space station.
Which space shuttles have visited the ISS?
Discovery, Atlantis and Endeavor have visited the ISS. Challenger (which was destroyed before the beginning of ISS construction) and Enterprise (which was a flight test vehicle and not space-worthy) have visited the International Space Station. Columbia was slated to visit the ISS on STS-118 but was destroyed on reentry and this mission was flown by Endeavour instead.
What does the Space Shuttle dock with?
The Space Shuttle docked with the International Space Station (ISS) during its missions. The shuttle used a docking mechanism called the Orbiter Docking System to connect with the ISS.
What is the use of space shuttles?
Space shuttles were used by NASA to carry astronauts and cargo to and from space. They were designed to be reusable and were essential for tasks such as deploying satellites, conducting research in space, and building the International Space Station.
What does it mean to dock in space?
Docking in space refers to the process of connecting two spacecraft together while in orbit. This is typically done to transfer crew members, cargo, or fuel between the two spacecraft. Docking is a crucial step in supporting long-duration space missions and international collaboration in space.
Where was the iss launchened?
The International Space Station was assembled in orbit; it is much too large to have been launched as a single unit. Most of the component modules of the ISS were carried into orbit by one of the space shuttles, which always launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Which orbits the earth space shuttle or space station?
Well both do...the shuttles go in to orbit and return (at least they used to when NASA was still flying them), the ISS is left in orbit
List three tasks that space shuttles perform?
Space shuttles are used for tasks such as launching and deploying satellites into orbit, performing experiments in microgravity, and transporting astronauts and supplies to the International Space Station.
When were other shuttles launched and why?
Other shuttles in the US space shuttle program were launched from 1981 to 2011. These launches were conducted to deploy satellites, conduct scientific research, and assemble the International Space Station. Each shuttle mission had specific objectives, such as deploying communication satellites, conducting space experiments, or transporting astronauts and cargo to and from the ISS.
What is the current space shuttle in space?
As of now, there are no space shuttles in operation. The Space Shuttle program was retired in 2011, and NASA has shifted its focus to other spacecraft like the SpaceX Dragon and Boeing Starliner for crewed missions to space.
What are the names of space shuttles being built?
NASA space shuttles
How do supplies get to the ISS?
Supplies are typically delivered to the International Space Station (ISS) by spacecraft, such as SpaceX's Dragon or Northrop Grumman's Cygnus, launched from Earth. These spacecraft are designed to dock with the ISS and deliver cargo, food, equipment, and scientific experiments to the astronauts on board.
