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What is the shape of a space shuttle's wings?
A space shuttle's wings have a delta-wing shape, which is a triangular shape that helps with stability and lift during atmospheric flight. The wings are also reinforced with thermal protection tiles to withstand the high temperatures during reentry into the Earth's atmosphere.
Why does a space shuttle have wings and a tail like an airplane?
So it can glide back to earth and land like and airplane.
Is the Space Shuttle an airplane?
No, the Space Shuttle is not an airplane in the classic sense. The Shuttle cannot "fly" from place to place like an airplane -- it must be carried from place to place on Earth on the back of an airplane. By the classic definition, an airplane is craft that uses power (engines) to push or pull it through the air while using the "lift" created on the wings to keep it aloft (in the air). The Shuttle uses power during launch, but like a rocket, pushing it up -- the wings are not used to keep it aloft. During reentry power is not pushing it through the air, it is sailing through the air (using the lift on its wings) like a big glider. So, at no time is the Shuttle being pushed through the air while using its wings for lift.
What is the shape of a space shuttle?
A space shuttle typically has a cylindrical body with wings extending from the sides, resembling an airplane. It also has a large tail section with engines for propulsion in space and during re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere.
Where is the Apollo 11 shuttle?
No such thing. Apollo 11 was a space capsule (command module). Its at the National Air & Space Museum. Space shuttles had wings and were used about a decade after the last Apollo.
How many wings does a space shuttle has?
2 wings
Could a space shuttle land on mercury?
No. There is no air on Mercury for the wings to catch.
Why does the space shuttle have wings and a tail like an airplane?
So that it can land like an airplane
What is the shape of a space shuttle's wings?
A space shuttle's wings have a delta-wing shape, which is a triangular shape that helps with stability and lift during atmospheric flight. The wings are also reinforced with thermal protection tiles to withstand the high temperatures during reentry into the Earth's atmosphere.
What type of wings are good for making aeroplanes?
Aero dynamic wings like u would see on the space shuttle or an f-18 fighter jet
Why does a space shuttle have wings and a tail like an airplane?
So it can glide back to earth and land like and airplane.
Is the Space Shuttle an airplane?
No, the Space Shuttle is not an airplane in the classic sense. The Shuttle cannot "fly" from place to place like an airplane -- it must be carried from place to place on Earth on the back of an airplane. By the classic definition, an airplane is craft that uses power (engines) to push or pull it through the air while using the "lift" created on the wings to keep it aloft (in the air). The Shuttle uses power during launch, but like a rocket, pushing it up -- the wings are not used to keep it aloft. During reentry power is not pushing it through the air, it is sailing through the air (using the lift on its wings) like a big glider. So, at no time is the Shuttle being pushed through the air while using its wings for lift.
What is the shape of a space shuttle?
A space shuttle typically has a cylindrical body with wings extending from the sides, resembling an airplane. It also has a large tail section with engines for propulsion in space and during re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere.
Where is the Apollo 11 shuttle?
No such thing. Apollo 11 was a space capsule (command module). Its at the National Air & Space Museum. Space shuttles had wings and were used about a decade after the last Apollo.
How did space shuttle Columbia blast?
Apparently a hole was formed in one of the wings of the spacecraft. During re-entry, intense heat penetrated the interior of the wing, destroying the support structure and finally disintegrating the whole structure of the space shuttle.
What makes the space shuttle different from other space vehicles?
The Space Shuttle is the first reuseable Space Transportation System. It is meant to be the work truck of the American Space Program as it hauls loads of Cargo to and from the International Space Station.
Where does the space shuttle travel in space?
The space shuttle only goes into Earth orbit, no other place, ever. It can't go to the Moon as it is too heavy for available rockets to take it there, and there is no air on the Moon for its wings to do any landing.
