NASA

There are several main reasons that Cape Canaveral was chosen for NASA's main launch center when it was created in 1958, but the biggest reason is the most obvious; Location, Location, Location.

Most people don't realize it, but Kennedy Space Center is only part of a much larger complex. Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (Patrick AFB), across the Merritt Island Causeway from KSC, was there before NASA was created, was in a remote location (then) and provided the military security required to conduct classified missions and work. As a result, when NASA was created, it was a prime spot and was chosen for NASA's launch facilities.

Additionally, besides its remote location, by virtue of being next to the ocean, it provides all launch vehicles with a safety factor not available with launch locations (e.g., Vandenberg AFB) deeper inside the United States. All launches have a downrange trajectory over the Atlantic Ocean (usually East, but occasionally North up the East Coast of the U.S. if required) so that in the event of an accident or the need to intentionally destroy a launch vehicle, any collateral ground damage will be minimal.

Mission Control, located at the Johnson Space Center in Houston.

The International Space Station (ISS) is designed to accommodate a crew of up to six people at a time. This limited capacity is due to constraints on living space, resources, and life support systems. Rotation of crew members occurs approximately every six months to ensure the health and safety of those onboard.

The first Space Shuttle launch from Launch Pad 39-B was STS-51L on January 28, 1986. However STS-51L ended in disaster when the space shuttle Challenger disintegrated over the Atlantic ocean. A total of 53 space shuttle missions have launched from pad 39-B, although no more are planned in the future. In the future, pad 39-B is planned to be used for Ares I launches.

NASA, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, is headquartered in Washington DC, but it has several research centers and facilities across the United States, including the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Johnson Space Center in Texas, and Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California.

The Shuttles, like most launch vehicles, are essentially controlled explosions, using directed energy from volatile chemical combustion to propel them into space.

The Shuttles use 2 external, reusable, Solid Fuel Rocket Boosters (SRB's) which are attached to an external fuel tank which contains separate internal tanks of Liquid Oxygen and Liquid Hydrogen, as well as other rocket propellants. The SRB's separate from the external tank, deploy parachutes when clear, and are recovered in the ocean by 2 specially designed recovery vessels.

The Lox/LH fuel is what the Shuttle Main Engines use for fuel during launch; along with the thrust from the SRB's, it's enough to propel it into orbit, and pretty fast too. Watching a Shuttle launch on TV is deceiving, since NASA's long-range cameras keep the Shuttle in view for a lot longer than the visible eye can see it from Kennedy Space Center. Seeing a launch from KSC, the Shuttle is out of view within less than 90 seconds, even at night.

The launch facility is pretty interesting; the Shuttles are moved from the Vertical Assembly Building (VAB), originally built to assemble the Saturn V Moon rockets, on a huge crawler that serves as its launch platform, out to one of 2 main pads at KSC, Pad 39A or 39B. There is a huge concrete engine blast redirection/water muffler system in place below where the Shuttle sits; just prior to Main Engine/SRB ignition, water from a huge tank is dumped into the area just below the Shuttle to muffle the noise from the engines and SRB's. The white cloud seen at launch isn't from the engines or SRB's; it's from the water being turned to steam. Without the water system, the launch noise would be much louder than it is already.

There is also an Astronaut Emergency Egress System in place on the service gantry, which is a long cable slide system that takes them to an Armored Personnel Carrier located on the ground a few hundred yards away. It's more psychological than practical though.

What most people don't know also is that the entire service gantry that fuels and provides service access to the Shuttle must be completely repainted after each launch, since the heat from the engines SRB's burns off most of the paint, and blackens the rest that isn't.

The Jet Propulsion Laboratory didn't "join" NASA - from its beginnings in 1936, it has always been a federally funded R&D center. It was initially run by the Army, and after NASA was created, it was transferred to it and became one of its field centers (others are Goddard, Marshall, Langley, etc.).

The confusion often comes from the public misconception that JPL is a part of CalTech, which it isn't. It is a government center staffed by CalTech employees and private contractors. CalTech manages and operates JPL under contract from NASA, as many similar centers are run. NASA is actually a very small agency - most of those who actually operate centers and perform work are government employees from other agencies or contractors.

One of the most interesting things about rockets is their ability to travel at incredibly high speeds to reach outer space and explore beyond Earth's atmosphere. Rockets also rely on powerful engines and complex systems to achieve controlled propulsion and navigate through the vacuum of space. Additionally, rockets have played a crucial role in advancing our understanding of the universe and enabling human space exploration.

the space shuttle takes off like a rocket flies around the earth like a bird and lands like an airoplane

The salvaged remains of the Space Shuttle Challenger are stored in a missile silo at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. Some parts are also held in storage at NASA facilities and museums for research and educational purposes.

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Funding NASA's spinoffs allows for the transfer of technology and knowledge developed for space exploration to benefit society through commercial applications, stimulating innovation and economic growth. It also helps to maximize the return on investment in NASA's research and development efforts by creating tangible advancements that can improve everyday life.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) aims to provide accurate weather forecasts to help in disaster risk reduction and mitigation, ensure public safety, and support various sectors including agriculture, aviation, and tourism. Additionally, PAGASA conducts research and studies related to weather, climate, and natural phenomena to enhance scientific knowledge and understanding.

Chlorella and cyanobacteria are commonly used algae in space research due to their ability to convert carbon dioxide into oxygen through photosynthesis, which is essential for life support systems in space environments. These algae can also provide nutrition for astronauts through their protein and vitamin content.

Formerly in use were the Challenger and Columbia

Currently in use are the Endeavour, Atlantis, Discovery, and Enterprise

Around 1.7 million people visit the Kennedy Space Center each year, making it one of Florida's most popular tourist attractions.

There's no set requirement - it depends entirely on the mission requirements (EVA, satellite deployment or recovery, ISS docking, etc.) as to what they'll do an how many they'll perform.

However, it's not unusual for them to train for hundreds or thousands of hours prior to their missions. Remember that mission crews are typically selected several years in advance of the actual mission, so they have plenty of time to train.

Nope, he is still alive at the age of 74 and lives in Chicago, Illinois.

NASA actually has several Mission Control Centers, though the main MCC, and the one most people are familiar with, is the Manned Flight Center (MCC-H) at Johnson Space Center in Houston, which directs all Manned Flight activities (e.g., Shuttle, International Space Station, etc.) Up until the mission clock starts advancing, Kennedy Space Center Launch Control is in charge of the mission; after the countdown ends and the mission begins, control switches to MCC at JSC.

Since MCC-H is in a hurricane sensitive zone, there are backup MCC facilities at Kennedy Space Center at MCC in Moscow for ISS operations.

There are actually several Flight Control rooms in the MCC building - each is manned by a dozen up to 20 controllers.

NASA has been together for a very long time but there are no specific year on how long they been together

The Joystick was invented by NASA engineers so that the astronauts that piloted the lunar module could fly it to the moon safely. The joystick was also used on the lunar rover and was placed in the middle of the vehicle so that both astronauts could drive the rover what side of the vehicle they were in.

The Kennedy Center is a renowned cultural hub showcasing various forms of performing arts, including music, theater, and dance. It offers a diverse range of performances from world-class artists and companies, making it an enriching and memorable experience for visitors. Additionally, the center's iconic architecture and prime location along the Potomac River provide a beautiful setting to enjoy a cultural outing in Washington, D.C.

The Challenger disaster occurred on January 28, 1986. It was a tragic event in which the Space Shuttle Challenger broke apart 73 seconds after liftoff, resulting in the death of all seven crew members.

The National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958, also known as the Space Act, established NASA as the United States' civil space agency. It was signed into law by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on July 29, 1958.