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Why does it take the space shuttle so long to get to the space station?
This is very hard to explain in just text, I recommend you look up videos Basically, when the shuttle launches its only goal is to get itself in a safe orbit and line its orbital path up with that of the space station. Once it is in a safe orbit maneuvering takes place that changes the size of the shuttle's orbit so that it either goes around slower or faster than the station so that it can catch up to the station or let the station catch up to it. Once they are close the shuttle must make its orbit the same as the station so as not to go past it and then it can make small adjustments in its orbit to dock
What do crews often use to reach the space station?
Up until today, they used the Shuttle. Since this was the last shuttle mission, they will need to use the Soyuz space capsules until NASA comes up with a replacement vehicle, which is not even on the drawing board.
If the International Space Station is only 199 to 215 miles away from earth why does it take so long for the shuttle to get there at the speed it travels?
The space shuttle does not go directly to the ISS. There are many in-space preparations that have to be done before the complicated docking process can begin. The space shuttle systems need to be checked in orbit and the payload bay doors need to be opened. Since the Columbia disaster, there is also an additional safety check of the shuttle's thermal tiles by the robotic arm and boom. It usually takes some time for the shuttle to catch up with the ISS - about two days. It would be too dangerous to launch the shuttle directly towards the ISS and it is deliberately launched when the ISS is not passing overhead.
What are the names of the robotic arms used on the space shuttle and the International Space Station?
Built and sponsored by the Canadian Space Agency, the Space Shuttle's Canadarm was used on the Space Shuttles as the robotic arm for moving cargo, and deploying/retrieving satellites in space. It was used on later flights in conjunction with the Orbiter Boom Sensor System, an extension to Canadarm, to allow for inspections of the Shuttle heat shield prior to re-entry. It was never designed for, nor could it lift anything while in Earth's gravity.The International Space Station's Canadarm 2, or Mobile Servicing System (officially, Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS)) is the primary construction tool of the ISS. Using the ISS'sMobile Transporter railway system, the MSS can relocate itself anywhere on the station it need to in order to fulfill whatever task is needed for construction or maintenance.
What do you need to survive in the space shuttle?
To survive in a space shuttle, you would need a constant supply of oxygen, food, and water. You would also need protection against extreme temperatures, radiation, and microgravity. Additionally, communication equipment and a way to manage waste are essential for a successful space mission.
What matriel is need to built space shuttle?
thermal insulation materials that were used on the space shuttle
How powerful are the engines in a space shuttle?
they are more powerful than the ones in a plane and a jet pack as they need to lift a 2 tonne space shuttle off and out of earths atmosphere
Why does it take the space shuttle so long to get to the space station?
This is very hard to explain in just text, I recommend you look up videos Basically, when the shuttle launches its only goal is to get itself in a safe orbit and line its orbital path up with that of the space station. Once it is in a safe orbit maneuvering takes place that changes the size of the shuttle's orbit so that it either goes around slower or faster than the station so that it can catch up to the station or let the station catch up to it. Once they are close the shuttle must make its orbit the same as the station so as not to go past it and then it can make small adjustments in its orbit to dock
What was the need for a space shuttle?
To break the atmosphere and go into space easily.
What do crews often use to reach the space station?
Up until today, they used the Shuttle. Since this was the last shuttle mission, they will need to use the Soyuz space capsules until NASA comes up with a replacement vehicle, which is not even on the drawing board.
What would be a disadvantage of using solar energy on earth that would not be a factor for the international space station?
Weather, mostly. There isn't any weather - no rain, clouds, dust - in space. The flip side of this is that if a solar panel breaks on Earth, we can drive over in a pickup truck with a new one, and install it with common tools. For the ISS, we need a dedicated space shuttle mission to go up to do this - and there will only be two more space shuttle missions!
Does a space shuttle have an oven?
No. All of the astronauts food is pre-made and packaged. This eliminates the need for cleanup or damage to the space shuttle's instrumentation.
Why do you need the space shuttle?
Obviously we don't. The idea behind the Shuttle was to be a cost effective, reusable transport.
What is the essentials you need to get to Jupiter?
a Space Shuttle and a air suit
What kind of space shuttle need?
I dont know what your talking about
If the International Space Station is only 199 to 215 miles away from earth why does it take so long for the shuttle to get there at the speed it travels?
The space shuttle does not go directly to the ISS. There are many in-space preparations that have to be done before the complicated docking process can begin. The space shuttle systems need to be checked in orbit and the payload bay doors need to be opened. Since the Columbia disaster, there is also an additional safety check of the shuttle's thermal tiles by the robotic arm and boom. It usually takes some time for the shuttle to catch up with the ISS - about two days. It would be too dangerous to launch the shuttle directly towards the ISS and it is deliberately launched when the ISS is not passing overhead.
What are the names of the robotic arms used on the space shuttle and the International Space Station?
Built and sponsored by the Canadian Space Agency, the Space Shuttle's Canadarm was used on the Space Shuttles as the robotic arm for moving cargo, and deploying/retrieving satellites in space. It was used on later flights in conjunction with the Orbiter Boom Sensor System, an extension to Canadarm, to allow for inspections of the Shuttle heat shield prior to re-entry. It was never designed for, nor could it lift anything while in Earth's gravity.The International Space Station's Canadarm 2, or Mobile Servicing System (officially, Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS)) is the primary construction tool of the ISS. Using the ISS'sMobile Transporter railway system, the MSS can relocate itself anywhere on the station it need to in order to fulfill whatever task is needed for construction or maintenance.
