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Why can't a space shuttle go outside out the earth's orbit?
A space shuttle is not designed with the capability to travel beyond Earth's orbit due to limitations in propulsion and fuel capacity. Additionally, the primary purpose of a space shuttle is to transport astronauts and cargo to the International Space Station and other low Earth orbit destinations, rather than deep space exploration.
How long will a space shuttles fuel last?
The fuel supply of a space shuttle typically lasts for about 8.5 minutes after liftoff. During this time, the shuttle uses up the liquid hydrogen fuel and liquid oxygen fuel to power its main engines for the initial ascent phase before they are jettisoned.
What does the space shuttle use to place a satellite into space?
The space shuttle uses its payload bay to carry and deploy satellites into space. Once the shuttle reaches the desired orbit, the robotic arm or astronauts inside the shuttle release the satellite into space.
What is a space shuttle's MPG?
The space shuttle does not utilize traditional fuel sources like gasoline, so it does not have a miles per gallon (MPG) rating like a car would. Instead, the space shuttle uses a combination of solid rocket boosters and liquid fuel to reach orbit.
How did people get the space shuttle in space?
The space shuttle was launched into space using a combination of solid rocket boosters and liquid fuel engines. The boosters provided the initial thrust needed to get the shuttle off the ground, while the main engines continued to propel it into orbit. Once in space, the shuttle would orbit the Earth until it was ready to re-enter the atmosphere and land back on Earth.
Why can't a space shuttle go outside out the earth's orbit?
A space shuttle is not designed with the capability to travel beyond Earth's orbit due to limitations in propulsion and fuel capacity. Additionally, the primary purpose of a space shuttle is to transport astronauts and cargo to the International Space Station and other low Earth orbit destinations, rather than deep space exploration.
How long will a space shuttles fuel last?
The fuel supply of a space shuttle typically lasts for about 8.5 minutes after liftoff. During this time, the shuttle uses up the liquid hydrogen fuel and liquid oxygen fuel to power its main engines for the initial ascent phase before they are jettisoned.
What does the space shuttle use to place a satellite into space?
The space shuttle uses its payload bay to carry and deploy satellites into space. Once the shuttle reaches the desired orbit, the robotic arm or astronauts inside the shuttle release the satellite into space.
How does the space shuttle catch up to the space station if the shuttle is 8000 miles behind?
ANSWERIt can go into a lower orbit. In a lower orbit, it has to travel less distance each orbit, and it is catching up. ANSWERAlso, if in a lower orbit it moves faster. But, since it's a inefficient use of fuel to have to "catch up" the Shuttle is launched in such a way that it's close to the station when it arrives in orbit.
What is a space shuttle's MPG?
The space shuttle does not utilize traditional fuel sources like gasoline, so it does not have a miles per gallon (MPG) rating like a car would. Instead, the space shuttle uses a combination of solid rocket boosters and liquid fuel to reach orbit.
How did people get the space shuttle in space?
The space shuttle was launched into space using a combination of solid rocket boosters and liquid fuel engines. The boosters provided the initial thrust needed to get the shuttle off the ground, while the main engines continued to propel it into orbit. Once in space, the shuttle would orbit the Earth until it was ready to re-enter the atmosphere and land back on Earth.
Is a space shuttle a rocket?
The space shuttle is a reusable spacecraft. It has 3 main engines powered by liquid fuel which are used to launch it into orbit with help from similarly reusable solid fuel boosters (the white rockets along the side of the shuttle during launch). When returning after a mission, the space shuttle is unpowered and glides back for a landing. See related question.
When the Space Shuttle was transported atop a 747 was the Space Shuttle full of fuel?
No.
How much fuel does a space shuttle use in space?
A space shuttle typically uses about 1.5 million pounds of fuel during liftoff and ascent to reach orbit. In space, the shuttle relies on its orbital maneuvering system and reaction control system, which use smaller amounts of fuel for activities like adjusting its path and orientation in space.
How do space ships get back without any fuel as they have used it up in space?
The Space Shuttle has enough residual fuel on board to fire it's main engines just long enoughto orient to the correct position and move out of orbit. From that point on, gravity takes over, and the shuttle glides all the way to the ground - one it leaves orbit, no engine power is used at all.
If it were possible to have a fully fueled space shuttle with its boosters and external tank in Earth orbit how fast could it go if it launched?
the space shuttle always, no matter what, has a maximum speed of 18,000 mph. the shuttle takes 17,500 mph to reach orbit. because of more fuel, it wouldn't go faster, it would just last longer.
What factors would be necessary to achieve greater speeds for a space shuttle while completely out of the earths orbit and in space?
Once out of the atmosphere, the only question would be fuel. The shuttle empties the external tank during liftoff. It is essentially out of fuel at that point. If it were refueled, it could continue to accelerate.
