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How does a space shuttle work?
first the rocket boosters carry it into space then the external tank pushes the shuttle above earth then when the shuttle is ready the external tank falls off and the shuttle is ready for its mission then after its mission the shuttle lands and blows out a parachute come out from the back to help the shuttle slow down.any parts from the rocket or shuttle can be reused except the external tank.
Which rocket is used to launch the space shuttle?
Space shuttle generally launches itself with just a boost from two solid rocket boosters(SRBs) that are dropped soon after start. The element that gives the appearance of big rocket is actually an external fuel tank.
Why is space shuttle rocket brown?
I assume you are talking about the external tank. I'd say it's more rust colored than brown but no matter . . . The insulation used on the outside of the tank just happens to be that color naturally.
What color is ET first shuttle mission?
The external tank for the 1st shuttle mission was white. It was painted white for the historic first launch. All other missions have used the natural color of the external tank's foam to save the cost and weight that the paint added.
How much does 1 Space Shuttle external tank cost?
According to a report on the SpaceRef web site linked below as 'Lockheed Martin Awarded External Tank Contract', NASA has a contract with Lockheed Martin, New Orleans, that totals $2.94 billion to build 17 external tanks through Sept. 2010. That comes out to be an average price of around $170 million per tank. However, the report mentioned above is about an addition to the external tank contract, so it may be a misprint and the 17 external tanks may be additional tanks added to take the contact to the end of the shuttle program. According to the reference linked below as 'The Assembly and Production of the External Tank', each tank costs about $55 million as of 1995. Later tanks, called the Super Light-Weight Tanks (SLWT) cost around $5 million more than the earlier version, the Light-Weight Tank. The SLWT costs more because they use an aluminum/lithium alloy that is more expensive and harder to work than earlier materials. By making the tank lighter, the shuttle is able to carry a heavier payload. This change allowed the shuttle to meet the payload requirements for construction of the International Space Station.
How does a space shuttle work?
first the rocket boosters carry it into space then the external tank pushes the shuttle above earth then when the shuttle is ready the external tank falls off and the shuttle is ready for its mission then after its mission the shuttle lands and blows out a parachute come out from the back to help the shuttle slow down.any parts from the rocket or shuttle can be reused except the external tank.
What does the Space Shuttle used to place a satellite into space?
A liquid fuel tank
Are some rocket bodies reused for launching?
Yes the US Space shuttle is re usable and the external tank and solid rocket boosters are also re used.
Which rocket is used to launch the space shuttle?
Space shuttle generally launches itself with just a boost from two solid rocket boosters(SRBs) that are dropped soon after start. The element that gives the appearance of big rocket is actually an external fuel tank.
Why is space shuttle rocket brown?
I assume you are talking about the external tank. I'd say it's more rust colored than brown but no matter . . . The insulation used on the outside of the tank just happens to be that color naturally.
What color is ET first shuttle mission?
The external tank for the 1st shuttle mission was white. It was painted white for the historic first launch. All other missions have used the natural color of the external tank's foam to save the cost and weight that the paint added.
Why are space shuttles better modes of tranportation than earlier rockets?
Unlike earlier rockets which used capsules to transport crew, space shuttle orbiters, their engines and solid rocket boosters are reusable. Only the external fuel tank is discarded during space shuttle missions
What was used to make the space shuttle?
I believe it needed 2,000,000 parts and was called the most complicated machine ever made. The materials of course are too numerous to list. The space shuttle has 4 major parts. The solid rocket boosters (there are 2 of them), the external fuel tank, and the
How is the shuttle put into orbit?
The Shuttle is put into orbit using the two SRB (Solid Rocket Boosters) and the large External Tank during lift-off. For maneuvering in space (and the gradual approach to the space station) the orbiter's two engines (one on either side of the tail) are used.
What is an external fuel tank on a space shuttle?
The External Tank (ET) on the US Space Shuttle is what holds the fuel for the space shuttles main engines. The tank is the large rust colored structure under the belly of the Space Shuttle and between the two Solid-Rocket-Boosters. While the ET is the largest part of what lifts-off with the shuttle, it has no engines on it. It stand 153.8 feet tall, it's diameter is 27.6 feet wide, and weighs 1,680,000 pounds. It's liquid oxygen tank holds 19,541.66 cubic feet of oxygen, the liquid hydrogen tank holds 52,881.61 cubic feet of hydrogen. The tank has been modified from its original design, it used to weigh 77,600 pounds, but now it weighs only 58,500 pounds. The original tank was painted white for thermal reasons, but that was proven unnecessary, not painting the tanks save about 600 pounds. The tank was modified into the Light-Weight Tank (LWT). The LWT was used on most off the Space Shuttle flights. A flaw in the design most likely led to the Columbia Disaster. The new design called the Super Light-Weight Tank is currently the model in use.
What is an external tank on a space shuttle?
The External Tank (ET) on the US Space Shuttle is what holds the fuel for the space shuttles main engines. The tank is the large rust colored structure under the belly of the Space Shuttle and between the two Solid-Rocket-Boosters. While the ET is the largest part of what lifts-off with the shuttle, it has no engines on it. It stand 153.8 feet tall, it's diameter is 27.6 feet wide, and weighs 1,680,000 pounds. It's liquid oxygen tank holds 19,541.66 cubic feet of oxygen, the liquid hydrogen tank holds 52,881.61 cubic feet of hydrogen. The tank has been modified from its original design, it used to weigh 77,600 pounds, but now it weighs only 58,500 pounds. The original tank was painted white for thermal reasons, but that was proven unnecessary, not painting the tanks save about 600 pounds. The tank was modified into the Light-Weight Tank (LWT). The LWT was used on most off the Space Shuttle flights. A flaw in the design most likely led to the Columbia Disaster. The new design called the Super Light-Weight Tank is currently the model in use.
How much does 1 Space Shuttle external tank cost?
According to a report on the SpaceRef web site linked below as 'Lockheed Martin Awarded External Tank Contract', NASA has a contract with Lockheed Martin, New Orleans, that totals $2.94 billion to build 17 external tanks through Sept. 2010. That comes out to be an average price of around $170 million per tank. However, the report mentioned above is about an addition to the external tank contract, so it may be a misprint and the 17 external tanks may be additional tanks added to take the contact to the end of the shuttle program. According to the reference linked below as 'The Assembly and Production of the External Tank', each tank costs about $55 million as of 1995. Later tanks, called the Super Light-Weight Tanks (SLWT) cost around $5 million more than the earlier version, the Light-Weight Tank. The SLWT costs more because they use an aluminum/lithium alloy that is more expensive and harder to work than earlier materials. By making the tank lighter, the shuttle is able to carry a heavier payload. This change allowed the shuttle to meet the payload requirements for construction of the International Space Station.
