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NASA
NASA is the National Aeronautical Space Administration, which oversees all the space travel in the United States. Its most famous project is the Apollo moon missions.
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What did they usely called them space seed?
They called them NASA space seed so they would show how they would make it to tell other people how the were Maude and how they were loved and presous
How much oil does NASA use for a single space shuttle launch?
I don"t know about the space shuttles but the fuel consumption of the Saturn V"s used in the manned Moon shots was humungous- bear in mind this is various types of rocket fuel, not anything you would find at a service station, but in the initial stage burns the Saturn V consumed- l6 tons of rocket fuel a second! that"s an average fully loaded Truck of the Mack type- 32,000 lbs, in one second!
Did the Saturn V use the same fuel as the space shuttle?
No. The Saturn V used a first-stage booster of RP-1 (kerosene) and liquid oxygen. The second stage used liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen, as the shuttle engines do.
The shuttle uses liquid hydrogen and oxygen for the main engines, and also two solid-fuel boosters (SRBs) when launched.
How many manned missions in Gemini by NASA?
The Gemini Project lasted Between 1962 and 1966 and developed key techniques and equipment later used on the Apollo missions. Over the years 1965 and 1966, the Gemini Project sent a total of 16 Astronauts on 10 different missions into orbit.
How fast does the NASA rocket go?
according to Armageddon the space craft travel at a max speed of 25,000 mph. hope this helps
It mostly depends on where you want to go. In earth orbit rockets travel 17,500 mph. If you wanted to go to the moon, you would need to go 25,000 mph to escape the earth's gravity.
How can you tell the difference between a satillite and the International Space Station?
A satelite orbit the Earth.An international space station is a space-based construction for staying scientists in long time periods to observe cosmos.
Why does the space shuttle have windows not the launch window but the kind you look out of?
So they can find where they are going, like the ISS
space shuttles.!
Why do space shuttles heat up when they re-enter into the earths atmosphere?
When the shuttle goes from the vacuum of space and enters the earths atmosphere, it heats up because of simple friction. The friction is from the shuttle going so fast and hitting the atmosphere. Same reason you sometimes see meteor showers.
Why did the space shuttle stop going to the space?
The space shuttles have been retired, because NASA does not have enough missions that would require a shuttle. (We might still use them to bring supplies to the international space station, but alternatives are available.) In the current political situation, of massively high national debt and bitter conflict between the Democratic Party and the Republican Party about how to deal with this debt, it is not possible to fund expensive programs of space exploration.
Who designed the buggy moon used by NASA astronauts?
In 1971, the Moon Buggy was first usedby during the Apollo 12 landing to
explore the ...His overall concept and designof the Articulated Wheel System
was done by NASA and Lockheed Martin.
Why do astronauts stay on the International Space Station for 6 months?
I am not an expert on the matter but I will give you what I know.
Once the astronauts and necessary supplies are on the Station it is relatively inexpensive to stay there since it is a self-contained living environment. It is the travel to and from the station that is expensive, and even more so for the people than for supplies. Consider also that launch is still the most dangerous part of space travel.
(On a side note, this was the fundamental flaw in the design of the Space Shuttle. And I'm saying this as a big fan of the space program. I came of age in the 80s and there was no greater pride than the Shuttle. But the expense and danger of launching what was essentially a semi trailer truck into space with people on board, whether loaded or not, was considerably higher than what would have been if the people were launched in a much smaller vehicle with equipment and supplies launched separately. This separate launch system is what is being designed for future United States manned space flight.)
I know there is a higher level of exposure to radiation on the Station than on the ground, which limits how long they can stay. It is my understanding that this exposure is what currently limits our desire to travel to Mars. Otherwise the technology exists to make the trip.
There is also the atrophy of muscles while in micro gravity. They exercise rigorously every day but over time there is still a measurable amount of loss of strength and flexibility that increases with time in space.
They are not just sipping coffee while up there. They have a full schedule of scientific experiments they work with every day. The physical exertion necessary might be less than sitting in an office cubicle (except when working with the physical maintenance and repair of the Station itself) but they are working nonetheless.
How are spacecraft protected from heat?
The Space Shuttle thermal protection system (TPS) is the barrier that protects the Space Shuttle Orbiter during the searing 1,650 °C (3,000 °F) heat of atmospheric reentry. A secondary goal is to protect from the heat and cold of space while on orbit.
The TPS covers essentially the entire orbiter surface, and consists of seven different materials in varying locations based on amount of required heat protection:
- Reinforced carbon-carbon (RCC), used in the nose cap, the chin area between the nose cap and nosewheel doors, and wing leading edges. Used where reentry temperature exceeds1,260 °C (2,300 °F).
- High-temperature reusable surface insulation (HRSI) tiles, used on the orbiter underside. Made of coated LI-900Silica ceramics. Used where reentry temperature is below 1260 °C.
- Fibrous refractory composite insulation (FRCI) tiles, used to provide improved strength, durability, resistance to coating cracking and weight reduction. Some HRSI tiles were replaced by this type.
- Flexible Insulation Blankets (FIB), a quilted, flexible blanket-like surface insulation. Used where reentry temperature is below 649 °C (1,200 °F).
- Low-temperature Reusable Surface Insulation (LRSI) tiles, formerly used on the upper fuselage, but now mostly replaced by FIB. Used in temperature ranges roughly similar to FIB.
- Toughened unipiece fibrous insulation (TUFI) tiles, a stronger, tougher tile which came into use in 1996. Used in high and low temperature areas.
- Felt reusable surface insulation (FRSI). White Nomex felt blankets on the upper payload bay doors, portions of the midfuselage and aft fuselage sides, portions of the upper wing surface and a portion of the OMS/RCS pods. Used where temperatures stay below 371 °C (700 °F).
Each type of TPS has specific heat protection, impact resistance, and weight characteristics, which determine the locations where it is used and the amount used.
The shuttle TPS has three key characteristics that distinguish it from the TPS used on previous spacecraft:
- Reusable. Previous spacecraft generally used ablative heat shields which burned off during reentry and so couldn't be reused. This insulation was robust and reliable, and the single-use nature was appropriate for a single-use vehicle. By contrast, the reusable shuttle required a reusable thermal protection system.
- Lightweight. Previous ablative heat shields were very heavy. For example the ablative heat shield on the Apollo Command Module comprised about 1/3 of the vehicle weight. The winged shuttle had much more surface area than previous spacecraft, so a lightweight TPS was crucial.
- Fragile. The only known technology in the early 1970s with the required thermal and weight characteristics was also so fragile, due to the very low density, that one could easily crush a TPS tile by hand.
What are two careers in space exploration?
There are many many careers in space exploration. Astronaut usually comes to mind first but there are many engineering and science careers on the ground as well.
When was curiosity launched by NASA?
NASA launched Curiosity in October 2011- it is scheduled to land on Mars on 5th August 2012.
It is a mobile rover-probe, whose mission is to search for water beneath the surface of Mars and also to analyse it's content to see if any micro-organisms live in the water.
Why does NASA black out images?
They don't black out images they just don't transmit parts of the image that of no interest.
ie why would you waste time and energy transmitting the part of a image where your thumb is when both time and ebergy are incredibly limited.
Admittidly this is just a theory but it makes alot of sense.
What NASA missions have ended in failures?
Apollo 1: Astronauts burned to death on the pad during a communications test. The fire was due to numerous mechanical and engineering flaws, including the mistake of conducting the test with a pressurized atmosphere of 100% oxygen inside the space capsule.
Apollo 13: Atmospheric system suffered a catastrophic failure on route to the Moon. The spacecraft and crew survived, and made it back to Earth.
Deep Space 2 and 3: Mars probe sent to orbit the planet and land a rover on the south pole icecap. Due to a metric conversion error in the program code, the orbiter missed the planet and drifted out into deep space; while the rover crashed into the icecap, having never deployed its parachute.
Space Shuttle Challenger: Due to a mechanical flaw, the shuttle exploded just after takeoff. The orbiter was blown to pieces, and crashed into the ocean. At least 3/8 of the crew survived the explosion, and later drowned in the ocean. All hands were lost.
Space Shuttle Columbia: Broke up during reentry, after the wing was damaged during the launch. The damage was due to an engineering flaw in the space shuttle system, which was never dealt with in the 30 years of the shuttle program.
How do astronauts prepare for a space launch?
Astronaut training takes years before an individual is selected for a particular mission.
Astronauts prepare for that launch day with a series of medical tests to ensure they are healthy for the launch and are expected to stay healthy through the mission. They then begin to acclimate themselves to a new time schedule based on launch time. They spend the final day or two at the Kennedy Space Center in simple crew quarters and have a meal together before suiting up several hours before launch.
What is the daily budget of NASA?
17. 3 billion dollars That number will change every year. Check Related Links.
Can an Egyptian work for NASA?
No. US citizenship is required to work for any agency of the United States Government. Also NASA employees must be eligible for security clearance; which requires you to be a natural born citizen.
