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The Space Shuttle accelerates greatly after lift-off, - to prevent any inadvertent damage to the nosecone that may occur due to this excessive acceleration, (bird-strikes, small insects, meteorites etc:) The craft is tilted so that the the main fuel tank will absorb any instances of impact. Hence the reason the Shuttle orbits in a rearwards manner.
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What fall off when the shuttle takeoff what?
During shuttle takeoff, the Solid Rocket Boosters detach and fall off the shuttle once they have expended their fuel. The boosters aid in propelling the shuttle into space at the start of its journey.
What is the space shuttle that blew up a few minutes after takeoff?
The space shuttle that blew up a few minutes after takeoff was the Space Shuttle Challenger. The tragic accident occurred on January 28, 1986, resulting in the loss of all seven crew members on board. This event had a profound impact on the space program and led to a temporary suspension of the shuttle program.
What is the name of the space craft that exploded while taking off?
Exploding during takeoff is quite common for spacecraft, you'll have to be more specific.
How many space shuttles have exploded during take off?
Only one space shuttle exploded during takeoff. That shuttle was the Challenger, which exploded on January 28, 1986. The only other space shuttle to be destroyed was the Columbia, which disintegrated on reentry on February 1, 2003.
How many g's does the space shuttle experience during take off?
There is a maximum of 3 G's during the shuttle launch.
What fall off when the shuttle takeoff what?
During shuttle takeoff, the Solid Rocket Boosters detach and fall off the shuttle once they have expended their fuel. The boosters aid in propelling the shuttle into space at the start of its journey.
What is the space shuttle that blew up a few minutes after takeoff?
The space shuttle that blew up a few minutes after takeoff was the Space Shuttle Challenger. The tragic accident occurred on January 28, 1986, resulting in the loss of all seven crew members on board. This event had a profound impact on the space program and led to a temporary suspension of the shuttle program.
What is the name of the space craft that exploded while taking off?
Exploding during takeoff is quite common for spacecraft, you'll have to be more specific.
How many space shuttles have exploded during take off?
Only one space shuttle exploded during takeoff. That shuttle was the Challenger, which exploded on January 28, 1986. The only other space shuttle to be destroyed was the Columbia, which disintegrated on reentry on February 1, 2003.
How many g's does the space shuttle experience during take off?
There is a maximum of 3 G's during the shuttle launch.
Is the Endeavour space shuttle a prototype?
No, Enterprise was the only prototype, and it did not go into space. Endeavour was the fifth "space capable" shuttle, built in 1991 to replace Challenger, which was destroyed on takeoff in 1986.
What space shuttle blew up a few minutes after takeoff. When did it happen?
the space shuttle challenger blew up on January 28, 1986
Did the space shuttle have any accidents?
Yes, 2 shuttles were destroyed and there were other minor incidents as well.
Did the discovery space shuttle explode?
No. The Space Shuttle Challenger exploded on takeoff in 1986. The Discovery is fully intact. It has been retired from service and is on display at the Steven F. Hudvar-Davy center in Virginia.
Why does the shuttle rotate at takeoff?
The Space Shuttle accelerates greatly after lift-off, - to prevent any inadvertent damage to the nosecone that may occur due to this excessive acceleration, (bird-strikes, small insects, meteorites etc:) The craft is tilted so that the the main fuel tank will absorb any instances of impact. Hence the reason the Shuttle orbits in a rearwards manner.
What part of the shuttle drops off after takeoff on a space shuttle?
The Solid Rocket Booster is detached and dropped after the first minute or two of flight. It may then be recovered and used again.
In 1986 the space shuttle challenger exploded on take off killing how many crew?
The Space Shuttle Challenger exploded on takeoff in 1986, tragically killing all seven crew members on board.
