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What are the four types of spacecraft?

The four types of spacecraft are crewed spacecraft, which carry astronauts; uncrewed spacecraft, which operate without human occupants; orbiters, designed to circumnavigate celestial bodies; and landers, which touch down on surfaces for exploration. Additionally, there are rovers that can move across the surface of planets or moons. Each type serves distinct purposes in space exploration and research.


What is the plural for spacecraft?

The plural for spacecraft is spacecraft.


List three main types of spacecraft currently being used?

Satellites: Used for communication, Earth observation, and navigation. Space probes: Used for exploring celestial bodies in our solar system. Crewed spacecraft: Used to transport astronauts to and from the International Space Station or for deep space missions.


When a balloon is filled with air and suddenly released it will fly around the room as the air escapes If compared to a space transportation the air is most similer to what subsystem of spacecraft?

The air in the balloon is most similar to the propulsion system of a spacecraft, which provides the thrust needed to move the spacecraft through space. Just as the air escaping the balloon propels it around the room, the propulsion system of a spacecraft releases propellant to generate thrust and propel the spacecraft through space.


One reason why landing a spacecraft on the moon takes careful planning is that the moon does what?

One reason why landing a spacecraft on the moon takes careful planning is that the moon move along its own path (its own orbit).One reason why landing a spacecraft on the moon takes careful planning is that the moon always moves along its own orbit.

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How is the Conservation of momentum used to move a spacecraft?

If the burning gases go out in one direction, the spacecraft accelerates in the other direction.


What objects can move in a vacuum?

Objects that can move in a vacuum are those that do not require air or any other medium to travel, such as light, spacecraft, and particles.


How is it possible to move a spacecraft through frictionless space?

This questions sounds pretty bizarre but I'm gonna answer it anyways.


What is the plural for spacecraft?

The plural for spacecraft is spacecraft.


Is spacecraft singular or plural?

Spacecraft is both singular and plural. You can have one spacecraft or many spacecraft.


List three main types of spacecraft currently being used?

Satellites: Used for communication, Earth observation, and navigation. Space probes: Used for exploring celestial bodies in our solar system. Crewed spacecraft: Used to transport astronauts to and from the International Space Station or for deep space missions.


When a balloon is filled with air and suddenly released it will fly around the room as the air escapes If compared to a space transportation the air is most similer to what subsystem of spacecraft?

The air in the balloon is most similar to the propulsion system of a spacecraft, which provides the thrust needed to move the spacecraft through space. Just as the air escaping the balloon propels it around the room, the propulsion system of a spacecraft releases propellant to generate thrust and propel the spacecraft through space.


What spacecraft asteroid 951?

The spacecraft that found asteroid951 was the Galileo Spacecraft..I think..


What is the singular possessive of the word spacecraft?

The possessive form of the singular, uncountable noun spacecraft is spacecraft's.Example: The spacecraft's crew arrived safely.


One reason why landing a spacecraft on the moon takes careful planning is that the moon does what?

One reason why landing a spacecraft on the moon takes careful planning is that the moon move along its own path (its own orbit).One reason why landing a spacecraft on the moon takes careful planning is that the moon always moves along its own orbit.


What is a spacecraft without people on board called?

A spacecraft without people on board is called an unmanned spacecraft or a robotic spacecraft. These types of spacecraft are operated remotely from Earth or operate autonomously.


What is the difference between 'spacecraft' and 'space shuttle'?

A spacecraft is a general name for a vehicle that can be launched into space. The space shuttles are a particular type of NASA spacecraft used for the Space Transportation System programme to move people, supplies and parts into space and back again. Also the reason why spacecrafts are more versatile than a spacecraft is that a space shuttle allows a living organism to live in space for a long period of time. While the spacecraft orbits around the earth several times and then comes back down to earth.