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Because the average temperature in space is just 2.73 degrees above absolute zero in the Kelvin scale. After their oxygen tank exploded, the Apollo 13 astronauts were forced to shut down their spacecraft to conserve battery power necessary for re-entry. Following the shutdown, the temperature in the spacecraft dipped to near freezing temperatures. The only reason it didn't freeze was because they were heated by the sun for most of their journey. When astronauts went to the moon, they put their spacecraft in what was known as a barbeque roll to even out the temperatures both inside the spacecraft and back in the Service Module where their oxygen and fuel tanks were. Had they not done that, half of their spacecraft would have been frozen while the other half overheated.
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∙ 15y agoThere are a lot of reasons. They may be close to the sun or the engine might heat up if it is a long voyage
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What planet can be studied without a spacecraft?
In our solar system, earth. God put earth right where its not too hot or too cold. Humans are very fragile when it comes to temperature. All the others are either too cold or too hot. Also earth is the only one that we know of that has an atmosphere in which we can breath.
Why aren't spacecraft tidally disrupted as they pass massive planets?
They might be, if they passed closely enough, or if they were big enough. Spacecraft could experience severe tidal stresses if they passed too close to a neutron star or to a black hole. Science fiction author Larry Niven wrote a story "Neutron Star" about fictional spacecraft's close approach to a neutron star.
What were some of the design constraints of the Apollo 11 mission?
When building the Apollo spacecraft, there were numerous limits to avoid. Firstly, the weight of the spacecraft had to be within a certain limit. If the equipment or spacecraft were too heavy, the Saturn V could not propel the spacecraft fast enough to reach the moon.
Which type of spacecraft is best suited to explore planets that have very different conditions and why?
It would be a spacecraft that can endure or resist extreme temperatures because you have to be prepared to go to a planet that may be extremely cold or hot.
Is this sentence grammatically correct - The Space Race was like the Cold War except substituting the Nuclear Missiles with Spacecraft?
No
Why might a spacecraft become too hot?
Because of the absense of atmosphere spacecraft becomes too hot as Sun's heat radiations fall on it. Apart from heat radiations, ultra violet rays too fall on it in larger amount.
What if yeast does not activate?
Might be old or the water is too cold to activate it or too hot and killed it.
What might happen to a bird that decides not to migrate?
they will die because they will get too cold!!
What planet can be studied without a spacecraft?
In our solar system, earth. God put earth right where its not too hot or too cold. Humans are very fragile when it comes to temperature. All the others are either too cold or too hot. Also earth is the only one that we know of that has an atmosphere in which we can breath.
Why haven't spacecraft visited the sun?
it is too hot at the sun
How would temperature affect bridges?
the metal or concrete might expand if it gets too hot and compress when it gets too cold.
What might cause that Toyota Camry 2000 running too cold?
Thermostat is stuck open.
Why aren't spacecraft tidally disrupted as they pass massive planets?
They might be, if they passed closely enough, or if they were big enough. Spacecraft could experience severe tidal stresses if they passed too close to a neutron star or to a black hole. Science fiction author Larry Niven wrote a story "Neutron Star" about fictional spacecraft's close approach to a neutron star.
What design challenges do scientists face in trying to land a spacecraft on a comet?
the speed of a comet and the rotation is far too fast for a spacecraft to land
Name a complaint you might have about the pizza?
Some possible complaints might be that it is cold or burnt, or that it has the wrong toppings.
When is to cold for a pit bull to sleep outside?
Fahrenheit not too much but Celsius is too cold.
Can koi fish go into shock when going into cold water?
No, but if the water gets too cold you might suggest heating it up, but not too hot because most goldfish don't liike hot water.
