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A propeller needs a fluid in which to operate, like water or air. In space, there is not enough air for a propeller to work. Space is almost a complete vacuum.

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Why can't space ships use propellers to move in space?

Propellers require a medium like air to push against to generate thrust. In the vacuum of space, there is no air or medium for propellers to work against, so they would not be able to propel a spaceship. Instead, spacecraft use thrusters that expel mass in the opposite direction to create propulsion.


Is the moon a space ship?

Just because it's in space doesn't mean it is space ship. The solar moon flar


Did the Chinese develop a way to move the sails of ships that allowed ships to sail into wind for the first time?

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What is a propulsion system and how is it used to move an aircraft and a spacecraft?

A propulsion system is a mechanism that generates thrust to move an aircraft or spacecraft through the air or space. In aircraft, propulsion systems typically involve engines that burn fuel to create thrust via propellers or jet engines, allowing for lift and forward motion. In spacecraft, propulsion systems can include rocket engines that expel gas at high speeds to produce thrust, enabling maneuvers in the vacuum of space. Both systems are crucial for overcoming gravitational forces and achieving desired velocities and trajectories.


How did the space shuttle try to move in space?

The shuttle moved by the use of thruster rockets.

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Why can't space ships use propellers to move in space?

Propellers require a medium like air to push against to generate thrust. In the vacuum of space, there is no air or medium for propellers to work against, so they would not be able to propel a spaceship. Instead, spacecraft use thrusters that expel mass in the opposite direction to create propulsion.


Why can't spaceships use propellers to move in space?

Because propellers require air to actually do anything and last time I checked, there's no air in space.


How would objects move in a liquid?

Ships move in water by means of propellers, sails, or oars. People move in water by swimming. Squid use jet propulsion. So there are various techniques.


How do cruise ships move?

Most have a turbine engine simliar to an airplane, that generates electrical power that in turn runs electric motors that turn the propellers.


How did the Titanic move?

It moved on LARGE PROPELLERS.


How can space ships move faster than light?

They can't. Therefore, they don't.


What are the propellers for on a helicopter?

to move the helicopter left and right


What makes the airplane move?

The engines, driving propellers or jets, make the airplane move.


What is the root word of propellers?

The root word of "propellers" is "propel," which means to drive forward or cause to move.


How does ship move on water?

Ships move through water by harnessing the power of engines (such as diesel or steam engines) to turn propellers, which create thrust that propels the ship forward. The shape of the ship's hull also helps to minimize resistance and allow for efficient movement through the water.


Do small propeller aircraft always move in the direction that they are pointing?

Do small propellers aircraft always move in the direction that they are pointing


Do helicopters have lights on their propellers?

sometimes, but they need to be on both sides or else the helicopter will lose its balance and crash! it is not beneficial if you put the lights on the propellers because they will move so fast you can't see them...