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Can the space shuttle fly to the moon?
No, the space shuttle was designed for missions in low Earth orbit and did not have the capability to fly to the moon. The Apollo missions, not the space shuttle, were responsible for sending humans to the moon.
What is the difference in the space shuttle and other spacecraft?
how is the space shuttle different form other spacecraft
How much more space shuttle flights are there going to be?
The space shuttle program ended in 2011, so there are no more planned space shuttle flights. NASA has shifted its focus to other spacecraft and rockets for future missions to space.
Why are space shuttles preferred over rockets?
Space shuttles are rockets, however they were intended to be mostly reusable while other rockets are totally disposable.However the space shuttle is no longer being used: the design is considered obsolete, equipment was aging and deteriorating faster than expected, and they were no longer considered safe to continue flying.
When is the next space shuttle taking off?
The next space shuttle mission is scheduelled for the 3rd feb 2011(shuttle discovery sts 133) It was originally due for launch back in November 2010 but due to technical problems and bad weather the next launch window is now set for 3rd feb 2011.
Can the space shuttle fly to the moon?
No, the space shuttle was designed for missions in low Earth orbit and did not have the capability to fly to the moon. The Apollo missions, not the space shuttle, were responsible for sending humans to the moon.
What is the difference in the space shuttle and other spacecraft?
how is the space shuttle different form other spacecraft
How much more space shuttle flights are there going to be?
The space shuttle program ended in 2011, so there are no more planned space shuttle flights. NASA has shifted its focus to other spacecraft and rockets for future missions to space.
Why are space shuttles preferred over rockets?
Space shuttles are rockets, however they were intended to be mostly reusable while other rockets are totally disposable.However the space shuttle is no longer being used: the design is considered obsolete, equipment was aging and deteriorating faster than expected, and they were no longer considered safe to continue flying.
What characteristics makes oil widely used?
If made into fuel; it can power cars, trucks, planes, rockets and other machines. It makes a good lubricant.
When is the next space shuttle taking off?
The next space shuttle mission is scheduelled for the 3rd feb 2011(shuttle discovery sts 133) It was originally due for launch back in November 2010 but due to technical problems and bad weather the next launch window is now set for 3rd feb 2011.
Why will the Hubble Space telescope burn when it will enter earth's atmosphere while other rockets can enter the atmosphere?
The Hubble Space Telescope was originally designed for the payload bay of a space shuttle, and was originally intended for the Smithsonian Museum; after the HST had completed its missions, the shuttle would pluck it from orbit and return it to Earth. With the premature retirement of the space shuttle fleet, and after the losses of Challenger and Columbia, it will no longer be possible to bring it back. And other than specialized reentry vehicles like the Shuttle, there are no rockets that return to Earth without burning up in the atmosphere. More specifically, the Shuttle's flimsy structure and enormous solar panel "wings" would cause it to tumble and disintegrate while falling through the atmosphere.
Why was the space shuttle so different from other space rockets?
The shuttle was not in fact a rocket. The craft is based on the dynamics of an aeroplane. The shuttle was fired in to orbit attached to a rocket engine. Once there to had small maneuvering jets to facilitate guidance. Only on its return was a larger engine fired to allow the timely reentry protocol to initiate its decent in to the Earths atmosphere. It landed in the customary fashion on a runway and was, unlike a space capsule of previous years used again on the next mission.
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Luxury boutique hotels usually offer more amenities than other hotels. Such things like shuttle service, massage services and spa are often included in the package.
Does a space shuttle launch satellites into orbit?
Yes, the space shuttle has been used in the past to launch satellites into orbit as part of its mission to deliver cargo to space. However, the space shuttle program has been retired and now other rockets are used for satellite launches.
How is the shuttle different from most space crafts?
It is reusable whereas most other spacecraft isn't.
What did the space shuttle use to maneuver in space?
The space shuttle had two kinds of rockets for maneuvering. The Orbital Maneuvering System (OMS) is used for changing the shuttle's orbit. When the main engines shut down, the shuttle is not completely in its orbit, so the OMS is used for final orbital insertion. The OMS is also used to de-orbit for landing. The OMS design is based on the rocket engine used by Apollo to orbit the moon and de-orbit the moon for return to earth. There are two OMS per shuttle, on the back just above the main engines. The OMS are on swivels (gimbals), which allows pointing them in slightly different directions to rotate the shuttle when they are active. When the other engines are not active, the space shuttle turns itself to point in different directions, and makes small motions such as to dock with the space station when it is already orbiting near it, using the small Reaction Control System (RCS) engines. There are 38 primary RCS engines, 14 in the front and 24 in the back, pointing in all different directions so the shuttle can move in all different directions when it is docking with something or wants to change directions. There are 6 smaller vernier RCS engines, 2 in the front and 4 in the back, that are used for fine adjustments. If the OMS engines fail, the shuttle can still de-orbit and land using the primary RCS engines in an emergency mode.
