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How was an Apollo landing on earth different to a space shuutle?
An Apollo landing was a one-time mission where the spacecraft carried astronauts to the moon and back to Earth, while a space shuttle was a reusable spacecraft designed for multiple launches into Earth's orbit. Apollo missions focused on lunar exploration, while space shuttles were used for various purposes including satellite deployment, space station assembly, and scientific research in low Earth orbit.
How is the space shuttle program different from the Apollo Program?
The Space Shuttle is a partially reusable system that goes only into Earth orbit and returns. The Apollo vehicle was not reusable and left Earth orbit to visit the moon. The Apollo was launched entirely with liquid fuel rockets. The Space Shuttle is launched with a combination of solid and liquid fuel rockets.
Where did James A Lovell Jr land his shuttle?
James A. Lovell Jr. never landed a shuttle. He was an astronaut on Apollo 8 and Apollo 13 missions, which involved landing on the moon and a dramatic return to Earth in the case of Apollo 13, but he did not land a space shuttle.
How many Apollo mission have occurred?
1. Apollo 7: Low Earth Orbit 2. Apollo 8: Lunar Orbit 3. Apollo 9: Low Earth Orbit 4. Apollo 10: Lunar Orbit 5. Apollo 11: Lunar Landing 6. Apollo 12: Lunar Landing 7. Apollo 13: Lunar flyby (aborted landing) 8. Apollo 14: Lunar Landing 9. Apollo 15: Lunar Landing 10. Apollo 16: Lunar Landing 11. Apollo 17: Lunar Landing
How long did it take the space shuttle to get from Earth to the moon in 1969?
The space shuttle didn't go to the moon. But the Apollo 11 trip took four days.
How was an Apollo landing on earth different to space shuttle landing?
a shuttle has wheels an Apollo has no wheels
How is an Apollo landing different to a space shuttle landing?
For a start, 6 Apollos landed on the moon. But on the Earth, the main difference is that the shuttle lands on a conventional runway, the Apollo capsule splash landed in the sea.
How was an Apollo landing on earth different to a space shuutle?
An Apollo landing was a one-time mission where the spacecraft carried astronauts to the moon and back to Earth, while a space shuttle was a reusable spacecraft designed for multiple launches into Earth's orbit. Apollo missions focused on lunar exploration, while space shuttles were used for various purposes including satellite deployment, space station assembly, and scientific research in low Earth orbit.
How is the space shuttle program different from the Apollo Program?
The Space Shuttle is a partially reusable system that goes only into Earth orbit and returns. The Apollo vehicle was not reusable and left Earth orbit to visit the moon. The Apollo was launched entirely with liquid fuel rockets. The Space Shuttle is launched with a combination of solid and liquid fuel rockets.
Where did James A Lovell Jr land his shuttle?
James A. Lovell Jr. never landed a shuttle. He was an astronaut on Apollo 8 and Apollo 13 missions, which involved landing on the moon and a dramatic return to Earth in the case of Apollo 13, but he did not land a space shuttle.
How many Apollo mission have occurred?
1. Apollo 7: Low Earth Orbit 2. Apollo 8: Lunar Orbit 3. Apollo 9: Low Earth Orbit 4. Apollo 10: Lunar Orbit 5. Apollo 11: Lunar Landing 6. Apollo 12: Lunar Landing 7. Apollo 13: Lunar flyby (aborted landing) 8. Apollo 14: Lunar Landing 9. Apollo 15: Lunar Landing 10. Apollo 16: Lunar Landing 11. Apollo 17: Lunar Landing
How long did it take the space shuttle to get from Earth to the moon in 1969?
The space shuttle didn't go to the moon. But the Apollo 11 trip took four days.
How were Apollo landings on earth different to space shuttle landings?
The Apollo capsule landings were planned to "splash down" in an ocean for recovery by an aircraft carrier standing by. The space shuttle landings more closely resemble a commercial aircraft landing. The space shuttle safely touches down on a runway.
What is the correct order of layers that a space shuttle goes through when landing on the Earth?
When landing on Earth, a space shuttle goes through the following layers in order: initial deceleration, entry, descent, approach, and landing.
What does a space shuttle use to land when retuning to earth?
Landing gear.
Can you see the Apollo moon landing sites from earth?
No you can not see the moon landing sites with your naked eye from earth.
Which Apollo mission had to abandon its moon landing and return home?
It was the Apollo 13 that had to return to earth, due to a explosion .
