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When a space capsule returned to earth after a mission it glows red-hot as it enters the atmosphere because of what?

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When a space capsule returns to earth after a mission it glows red hot as it enter atmosphere because of?

friction


When a space capsule returns to earth after a mission a glows red hot as it enters the atmosphere because of?

friction


Is there a space capsule on Mars?

If by a space capsule you mean a spacecraft that carried a person, the answer is no.


Why did the cooling method used on a space capsule not work for a space shuttle?

A space capsule, like the Apollo, is circular in shape and the shuttle is actually shaped like an airplane. The circular shape evenly distributes the heat caused by friction, thus slowing the capsule down. The shuttle, being variable in shape, would present a much different profile as it travels through the atmosphere. Where a capsule uses a parachute to land in the ocean, the shuttle can use its wings to land on a runway.


What was the name of the 1st space capsule e?

The first space capsule was named Vostok 1.


When was the space capsule invented?

The Apollo 1 space capsule was invented in February of 1967.


What was the name of the Space Capsule that carried the first American to space?

The name of the Space Capsule that carried the first American to space was "Freedom 7." It was piloted by Alan Shepard on May 5, 1961.


When a space capsule returns to earth after a mission it glows red-hot why?

As the space capsule re-enters Earth's atmosphere, it experiences immense friction with the air, causing the exterior to heat up rapidly. This intense heat leads to the glow, heating up the exterior to temperatures hot enough to emit a red glow. Heat shields are used to protect the spacecraft and its occupants from these extreme temperatures.


Who was the first person to fly in a mercury capsule?

The Mercury capsule went to space in 1961. Although the Soviets had put a person in space first, Alan Shepard was the first American to fly the Mercury capsule in space.


What is the name of the first space capsule in space?

The name of the first space capsule in space was Vostok 1, which was piloted by Yuri Gagarin on April 12, 1961.


When a space capsule returns to Earth after a mission it glows red-hot as it enters the atmosphere because of what?

The heat shield of the space capsule experiences extreme friction and compression as it enters the Earth's atmosphere at high speeds. This rapid deceleration generates intense heat that causes the exterior of the capsule to glow red-hot.