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Currently, only solid-fueled rockets (which cannot be stopped and restarted, it works like fireworks) or liquid fueled rockets, which usually use liquid hydrogen. Jet engines cannot go into space, as it uses the air, something that there isn't in space. Nothing as of now can fling an object into space and overcome the gravitational pull besides for rockets.

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What do the word nasa space launch mean in the time line?

"Nasa space launch" refers to the launch of a spacecraft or rocket by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). This event marks the beginning of a mission to explore space, conduct research, or deploy satellites. The timeline of a NASA space launch typically includes pre-launch preparations, liftoff, in-orbit activities, and re-entry or landing.


Is the space shuttle louder than a jet engine?

Yes, the space shuttle is louder than a typical jet engine. During launch, the space shuttle's main engines produce around 200 decibels of sound, whereas a jet engine typically generates around 140 decibels.


Where does the space shuttle launch from?

The space shuttle used to launch from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA. However, the space shuttle program ended in 2011. Currently, rockets like SpaceX's Falcon 9 launch from various locations, including Kennedy Space Center and Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.


What makes a space shuttle go up?

At launch the Shuttle (orbiter) is attached to two rockets -- the long white tubes on the sides are called solid rocket boosters (SRBs). Also, the big orange tank the Shuttle sits on at launch is a full of liquid fuel. At launch the SRBs ignite/start and the shuttle's main engine begins burning the liquid fuel. These three engines push the shuttle up into orbit. If you are asking how a rocket engine works. If you put an object beside a bomb, when the bomb goes off it knocks/pushes the object away. If you put a firecracker under an empty tin can, the firecracker will knock the can up into the air (see link below). You can think of a rocket engine as creating many continuous explosions that push it.


What was the name of first space shuttle to launch in 1987?

The first shuttle launch was April 12, 1981. It was called STS-1

Related Questions

What is needed to launch anything into space?

Energy enough to accelerate the object to an orbital velocity.


What was the first space shuttle to launch in space?

The first Space shuttle to launch was Columbia in April of 1981


Do astronauts launch in a decade?

No. They launch in a space vehicle.


Who pays for the space shuttle launch?

the person that wants to launch a space shuttle, a space company like NASA or the government


What do the word nasa space launch mean in the time line?

"Nasa space launch" refers to the launch of a spacecraft or rocket by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). This event marks the beginning of a mission to explore space, conduct research, or deploy satellites. The timeline of a NASA space launch typically includes pre-launch preparations, liftoff, in-orbit activities, and re-entry or landing.


What is an epic simile for a space launch?

the launch is as amazing as a firework


Is the space shuttle louder than a jet engine?

Yes, the space shuttle is louder than a typical jet engine. During launch, the space shuttle's main engines produce around 200 decibels of sound, whereas a jet engine typically generates around 140 decibels.


Why can a rocket launch into space?

we can


Where does the space shuttle launch from?

The space shuttle used to launch from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA. However, the space shuttle program ended in 2011. Currently, rockets like SpaceX's Falcon 9 launch from various locations, including Kennedy Space Center and Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.


Why do people launch space shuttles into space?

to study Earth and space


How do they get the space shuttle in space?

they have launchers that they use to launch the space shuttles.


Can the space station or space shuttle launch space probes?

Yes It Can