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For a period of time it stayed in lunar orbit, however, that orbit eventually decayed and the ascent stage crashed onto the moon.

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How many days did neil Armstrong stay on the moon?

Both the astronauts stayed for about 21 hours on the moon.


Does the speed of a satellite in orbit depend on its mass?

No. The speed of any orbiting body depends only on the energy of its orbit, meaning mainly its distancefrom the central body.When a Space Shuttle astronaut performs a 'space walk', and momentarily unhooks his feet from thehull of the shuttle, he and the shuttle are both in earth orbit. The astronaut and the shuttle have thesame orbital speed, and they stay close together, even though the shuttle has somewhat more massthan the astronaut has.


Is the orbit for a tv satellite called a polar orbit?

A polar orbit (as opposed to an equatorial orbit) passes over the poles, north and south. A low orbit is relatively close to the Earth (or other object being orbited), it might be a few hundred miles up.


A satellite is 200 miles above the earth It has a mass of 150 kg If the mass of the satellite were tripled?

You don't really have a question here. If the satellite is in orbit, the mass is essentially irrelevant; it wouldn't change the speed of the orbit or the altitude. A larger satellite mass WOULD HAVE required more fuel and more energy to LAUNCH it, but once in orbit, it will stay there. The only exception would be an exceptionally large, light satellite. There is still some minuscule traces of atmosphere at 200 miles, and a large, light satellite would be slowed by air friction much more than a small dense satellite would. This is what caused the "ECHO" satellite - essentially a silvered mylar balloon inflated in orbit as a primitive reflector comsat - to deorbit.


Will an astronaut on a space walk outside the space station quickly float away from the station unless they have a tether holding them to the station or constantly fire thrusters on their space suit?

False. The astronaut will stay in orbit with the space station on less some force acts on him or her.

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Why did the command and service modules stay in orbit around the moon?

The command and service modules stayed in orbit around the moon to provide communication and life support for the astronauts on the lunar surface, as well as to ensure a safe return journey back to Earth. They acted as the link between the lunar module and Mission Control on Earth.


What causes bodies in the solar system to stay in orbit?

Stay in orbit


Why does planets stay in its orbit?

For a planet to stay in it's orbit the forces must be in balance.


What is the correct time that an eagle can stay on an egg?

The correct time that an eagle can stay on an egg is about 35 days. The eagle will then care for the babies for up to about 3 months.


Who explained why planets stay in their orbit?

Sir Isac Newton was the scientist who discovered why the planets stay in orbit.


Why do the moons stay in orbit of Jupiter?

Gravity holds satellites in orbit.


How do lunar landers stay on the moon?

because of the gravity


How long will a space shuttles fuel last?

The fuel supply of a space shuttle typically lasts for about 8.5 minutes after liftoff. During this time, the shuttle uses up the liquid hydrogen fuel and liquid oxygen fuel to power its main engines for the initial ascent phase before they are jettisoned.


How long did Apollo 11 stay in space?

The total time in space was just over 8 days and 3 hours. Just under 22 hours of that was spent on the lunar surface, with Armstrong and Aldrin spending a little over 2.5 hours walking around outside the LM.


How is a orbit formed?

Interia and gravity combine to make a planet stay in an orbit.


What is the Period of difference between a solar and a lunar year?

The period of difference between a solar year (365 days) and a lunar year (354 days) is roughly 11 days. This is why lunar calendars (based on the moon's phases) need to add intercalary months to stay in sync with solar calendars (based on Earth's orbit around the sun).


Why did the Apollo space craft command and service modules stay and orbit around he moon?

There was a remote chance that a lunar lander might not be able to take off from the surface. Staying in orbit ensured that at least one of the crew had a good chance of returning in the event of a disaster.