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The Space Shuttle is simply incapable of going to the moon, it simply doesn't carry enough fuel and once the Main Shuttle Engines (MSE) have fired, they can't be re-fired without a major refitting being done on them. Using the Shuttle to travel to Lunar orbit was investigated in the late 1980's, but the conclusion was that it would not be possible without refitting the entire craft and developing new tanks that could be installed in space, a rather difficult job. Finally it was unknown if the heat resistant tiles could actually survive re-entry at the speeds it would be going on return. Having said that, Apollo 8 was accelerated to 10,822 m/s for its trans-lunar cruise, so the Shuttle would have to reach a similar velocity. Apollo 10 reached the fastest manned space craft speed ay 11,069 m/s at re-entry. In comparison, the ISS is travelling at only 7,640m/s and the Hubble at 8,046m/s. Given this, and the fact that the Hubble is the Shuttle's practical limit currently, it would need nearly another 2,800m/s delta-v to be able to reach the moon.
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How long does it take to get the to moon by space shuttle?
It takes approximately 3 days for a space shuttle to reach the moon from Earth. This timeline includes the launch, travel time, and lunar orbit insertion.
How long does it take the space shuttle to reach the moons orbit?
The space shuttle was designed for low earth orbit (between 200-300 nautical miles) and could not reach the moon.
Why must the space shuttle go so fast?
The space shuttle needs to go fast in order to reach orbit around the Earth. By going fast, the shuttle can overcome the gravitational pull of the Earth and enter into a stable orbit where it remains in space. This speed is necessary to counteract the pull of gravity and maintain a continuous state of freefall around the Earth.
How long does it take for a shuttle to get to the moon?
The Space Shuttle does not go to the moon. It only orbits the Earth.
Can you rent a space shuttle and go to the moon?
Yes. Provided that you can A) rent a space shuttle (for which you will have to talk to NASA, or to various universities and musea) and B) find some means to go to the moon (for which a space shuttle is not suited).
How long does it take to get the to moon by space shuttle?
It takes approximately 3 days for a space shuttle to reach the moon from Earth. This timeline includes the launch, travel time, and lunar orbit insertion.
How long does it take the space shuttle to reach the moons orbit?
The space shuttle was designed for low earth orbit (between 200-300 nautical miles) and could not reach the moon.
Why must the space shuttle go so fast?
The space shuttle needs to go fast in order to reach orbit around the Earth. By going fast, the shuttle can overcome the gravitational pull of the Earth and enter into a stable orbit where it remains in space. This speed is necessary to counteract the pull of gravity and maintain a continuous state of freefall around the Earth.
How long does it take for a shuttle to get to the moon?
The Space Shuttle does not go to the moon. It only orbits the Earth.
What was the first space shuttle to go to the moon and back to earthwhat was the space shuttles name?
No space shuttle has been to the moon and back.
Can you rent a space shuttle and go to the moon?
Yes. Provided that you can A) rent a space shuttle (for which you will have to talk to NASA, or to various universities and musea) and B) find some means to go to the moon (for which a space shuttle is not suited).
How fast does the space shuttle go mph?
18000
How fast the space shuttle go at top speed?
It can go at bannanas
If the moon is 450000 miles from earth and NASA launches a shuttle into earths atmosphere which is 100 miles long and the shuttle travels 12000 miles an hour how long will the shuttle be in space?
First, the Moon is about 240,000 miles from Earth. Second, the Shuttle couldn't go there on a bet. If you are talking about an average speed of 12,000 miles an hour, then obviously the answer is 20 hours to go 240,000.
How can the space shuttle go to the moon?
The space shuttle is able to go to the moon by using a special type of fuel and rises up the earth atmosphere until it overcomes the force of gravity.
What US space shuttle landed on the moon?
None. The space shuttle is not capable of going to the moon. The only manned spacecraft to go to the moon were the lunar landers of the Apollo missions, which took place before the first space shuttle was built.
What space shuttle did neil Armstrong go to the moon in?
Apollo 11
