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How many American space Shuttles have crashed?
Two American space shuttles have tragically crashed. Space Shuttle Challenger disintegrated upon launch in 1986, killing all seven crew members. Space Shuttle Columbia broke apart upon re-entry in 2003, resulting in the loss of all seven astronauts on board.
When did the space shuttle blow up?
The space shuttle Challenger exploded shortly after liftoff on January 28, 1986. The accident was caused by the failure of an O-ring seal in one of the solid rocket boosters, leading to the catastrophic destruction of the spacecraft.
Is discovery space shuttle is the first space shuttle in space?
(The following is from information on the nasa.gov website: [-Doctor Dan]) The Enterprise was the first shuttle, but was used for testing of various types to prove out the theories for the rest of the shuttle fleet later. It rolled out Sept. 17, 1976 and given to Smithsonian for display in 1985. Following the Enterprise, the orbiter Columbia was created and it became the first Space Shuttle to fly into Earth orbit in 1981. Four sister ships joined the fleet over the next 10 years: Challenger arrived in 1982 but destroyed four years later. Discovery, 1983. Atlantis, 1985. and Endeavour, built as a replacement for Challenger in 1991. The first man in space was not Alan Sheppard as many think, but Yuri Gagarin of the USSR. The Soviets built five shuttles also, but only one of them achieved orbit and reentry. The program was shut down and the shuttles moth-balled upon the collapse of the Soviet Union. One was destroyed in the collapse the hanger in which it was stored. The other four were "donated" to museums in different countries.
Why is there only tiles on the bottom of the space shuttle?
There are tiles on the entire space shuttle. Every square inch is covered in tiles. The nose, bottom and leading edges of the space shuttle have black tiles while the rest of the space shuttle has white tiles. The nose leading edges and the bottom of the shuttle are the portions of the shuttle that get the most friction/heat from the atmosphere during re-entry.
How was Columbia space shuttle disintegrated?
The destruction was due to a hole punctured in the leading edge on one of Columbia's wings. The hole had formed when a piece of insulating foam from the external fuel tank peeled off during the launch 16 days earlier and struck the shuttle's left wing. During the intense heat of re-entry, hot gases penetrated the interior of the wing, destroying the support structure and causing the rest of the shuttle to break apart.
How many American space Shuttles have crashed?
Two American space shuttles have tragically crashed. Space Shuttle Challenger disintegrated upon launch in 1986, killing all seven crew members. Space Shuttle Columbia broke apart upon re-entry in 2003, resulting in the loss of all seven astronauts on board.
When did the space shuttle blow up?
The space shuttle Challenger exploded shortly after liftoff on January 28, 1986. The accident was caused by the failure of an O-ring seal in one of the solid rocket boosters, leading to the catastrophic destruction of the spacecraft.
Is the challenger still an active space shuttle?
No, and the rest of the space shuttles are out of business. The last "run" happened a while ago, and NASA is going to start running a new system. They will be different than shuttles.
Is discovery space shuttle is the first space shuttle in space?
(The following is from information on the nasa.gov website: [-Doctor Dan]) The Enterprise was the first shuttle, but was used for testing of various types to prove out the theories for the rest of the shuttle fleet later. It rolled out Sept. 17, 1976 and given to Smithsonian for display in 1985. Following the Enterprise, the orbiter Columbia was created and it became the first Space Shuttle to fly into Earth orbit in 1981. Four sister ships joined the fleet over the next 10 years: Challenger arrived in 1982 but destroyed four years later. Discovery, 1983. Atlantis, 1985. and Endeavour, built as a replacement for Challenger in 1991. The first man in space was not Alan Sheppard as many think, but Yuri Gagarin of the USSR. The Soviets built five shuttles also, but only one of them achieved orbit and reentry. The program was shut down and the shuttles moth-balled upon the collapse of the Soviet Union. One was destroyed in the collapse the hanger in which it was stored. The other four were "donated" to museums in different countries.
Why is there only tiles on the bottom of the space shuttle?
There are tiles on the entire space shuttle. Every square inch is covered in tiles. The nose, bottom and leading edges of the space shuttle have black tiles while the rest of the space shuttle has white tiles. The nose leading edges and the bottom of the shuttle are the portions of the shuttle that get the most friction/heat from the atmosphere during re-entry.
What is the password to the space shuttle on astro-knight?
the password is 52,I forgot the rest, but try any thing
How was Columbia space shuttle disintegrated?
The destruction was due to a hole punctured in the leading edge on one of Columbia's wings. The hole had formed when a piece of insulating foam from the external fuel tank peeled off during the launch 16 days earlier and struck the shuttle's left wing. During the intense heat of re-entry, hot gases penetrated the interior of the wing, destroying the support structure and causing the rest of the shuttle to break apart.
What are the different religions in British Columbia?
The same as in the rest of Canada and the U.S.
How does a space shuttle demonstrate the first law of motion?
Newton's first law of motion (the law of inertia) states that an object in motion will remain in motion until a force equal or greater is acted upon it and an object at rest will remain at rest until a force is acted upon it. The shuttle places itself in orbit after liftoff from several powerful engines. The shuttle is at rest until these engines act on the shuttle to break it of the earths magnetic pull
How does the space shuttle move in space?
Most of the movement, the orbiting of the shuttle around Earth, comes from the launch which gets the shuttle up to over 17,000 miles per hour. While in orbit, astronauts use the the shuttle's reaction control system to make adjustments to the shuttles orbit. The main engines are used again at the end of the mission to slow the shuttle down allowing the Earth's gravity to the rest of the work to bring the shuttle and astronauts back to the ground.
When did shuttle Columbia disintegrate?
Space shuttle Columbia disintegrated on February 1, 2003, during reentry due to a failure of the Thermal Protection System tiles caused by damage from a piece of debris from the external fuel tank during launch. The entire shuttle and all seven crew members were destroyed. May they Rest in Peace: Rick D Husband, Commander; William C McCool, Pilot; Michael P. Anderson, Payload Commander; Ilan Ramon, Payload Specialist; Kalpana Chawla, Mission Specialist; David M Brown, Mission Specialist; and Laurel Clark, Mission Specialist.
Why is the space shuttle's nose round and not pointed?
The space shuttle's rounded nose helps reduce drag and heat during reentry by creating a shock wave that helps dissipate heat away from the spacecraft. This design also improves stability and control during the various stages of flight.
