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Each of the two SRB (Solid Rocket Boosters) contains more than 1 million pounds of solid propellant. The large External Tank, to which the Shuttle is attached, contains more than 500,000 gallons of super-cold liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen which are mixed and burned together to form the fuel for the Shuttle's three main rocket engines.
The Shuttle proper with its Orbital Maneuvering System (OMS) has two engines (one on either side of the tail) that burn monomethyl hydrazine fuel (CH3NHNH2) and nitrogen tetroxide oxidizer (N2O4) which ignites automatically (no spark required) in the absence of oxygen in space.
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How much fuel does space shuttle burns per minute on launch?
about 98,348 gallons per minute of all fuels used combined.
How much does the fuel on a space shuttle cost?
The fuel used by the Space Shuttle, known as liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen, cost about $1.5 million per launch. This cost is just for the fuel itself and does not include other expenses associated with the launch.
How much fuel does shuttle consume during ascent?
The space shuttle would typically consume about 1.6 million pounds (720,000 kg) of solid rocket fuel and 500,000 gallons (1.9 million liters) of liquid fuel during its ascent into orbit.
How much fuel is needed for a space shuttle to takeoff?
A space shuttle typically requires around 1.6 million pounds of fuel, consisting of liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen, to take off. The exact amount can vary depending on the specific mission and payload of the shuttle.
How much thrust does the space shuttle require to lift off?
about 7.2 million pounds of thrust (Solid Rocket Boosters and Main Engines combined)
How much fuel does space shuttle burns per minute on launch?
about 98,348 gallons per minute of all fuels used combined.
How much does gas doe a space shuttle take to lift off?
by working
How can one get as much hydrogen as possible into a space shuttle's fuel tank?
Fill it
How much does the fuel on a space shuttle cost?
The fuel used by the Space Shuttle, known as liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen, cost about $1.5 million per launch. This cost is just for the fuel itself and does not include other expenses associated with the launch.
How much fuel does shuttle consume during ascent?
The space shuttle would typically consume about 1.6 million pounds (720,000 kg) of solid rocket fuel and 500,000 gallons (1.9 million liters) of liquid fuel during its ascent into orbit.
How does octane affect the ozone layer?
None. How much fuel is burned will have a minor effect.
How much fuel is needed for a space shuttle to takeoff?
A space shuttle typically requires around 1.6 million pounds of fuel, consisting of liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen, to take off. The exact amount can vary depending on the specific mission and payload of the shuttle.
How much fuel does a learjet model 31 use per hour?
approximately 200 gallons the first hour and 180 gallons each of the 2nd and 3rd hours after which it needs to be on the ground soon. It can be throttled back to about 180 and 160 for a little more range / endurance of 3 and a half hours. Anything more is pushing it. Shorter trips flown with lighter fuel and passenger loads can see first hour burns lower than 200. The more ya carry, the more ya burn! Most of the fuel burned by the space shuttle is simply expended to lift other fuel. Such is the nature of high-altitude flight.
How much thrust does the space shuttle require to lift off?
about 7.2 million pounds of thrust (Solid Rocket Boosters and Main Engines combined)
For every gallon of fuel burned in a motorcycle engine approximately how much water is produced?
1 GALLON
Was any part of the space shuttle reusable?
Much of the shuttle was reused for each flight. A complete inspection was done of the outer cover of the shuttle body itself. The main tank for fuel (the large rust colored tank) was a throw away, but the two solid fuel engines on either side were also reused, once they were repacked and inspected.
How much does the space shuttle weigh?
The Space Shuttle weighs 165,000 pounds empty and with the Shuttle, external tank, solid rocket boosters and all the fuel combined the total weight is 4.4 million pounds. The Shuttle can also carry a 65,000 pound payload.
