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Space Shuttle
The Space Shuttles are reusable spacecraft with wings for controlled descent into the atmosphere. They are designed to transport astronauts between earth and an orbiting space station and to deploy and retrieve satellites. Atlantis, Discovery, and Endeavour are the three Space Shuttles in operation today.
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Why was the space station Mir launched into space?
When Mir was deorbited in 2001 it had been in space for over 15 years. It had already surpassed its certified orbital lifetime. Not only was it falling apart (it became cluttered and had suffered both interior and exterior damage) but it was also being outdated. At the time of decommissioning the International Space Station was already in mid consturction and logistically and financially it would be unfeasible for Russia to have two space stations in orbit.
Can you hear a space ship explode in space?
Only if you're in another spacecraft, and the sound would be more of the shockwave than the actual explosion.
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That's not correct. You would neither hear nor feel it as there is nothing to transmit the sound or shock-wave (essentially the same thing, a compression-wave through a medium). Your own craft might be hit by debris though.
Why can't the space shuttle land in the rain?
It is risky for any aircraft to land on a wet runway with redused visibility, but may be even riskier for the shuttle because it comes in at a much higher velocity and a steeper angle. Lol, it's just too dangerous.
AnswerAlso, because the weather- resistant coating on the white thermal tiles burns off during launch and reentry, there is a danger that rain could enter the space under tiles and cause them to dislodge when subjected to extremes of temperatures on a later mission. This would leave parts of the orbiter unprotected from the heat of re-entry.This is true, but more importantly the impact of the rain at the high velocity of the shuttle would damage the fragile tiles and require a significant time and expense to replace them before the next mission.
What is the farthest galaxy ever observed by Hubble?
The farthest galaxy ever observed by the Hubble Space Telescope is GN-z11, located about 13.4 billion light-years away. This means we are seeing the galaxy as it was just 400 million years after the Big Bang.
Achievements in space exploration?
Indian astronauts have been to space aboard Russian launch vehicles. The Indian-American astronaut Kalpana Chawla was killed aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia. India has multiple satellites and recently succeeded in placing one around Mars.
Lives were lost in 2003 when technology on which space shuttle failed?
In 2003, a catastrophic event occurred during the space shuttle Columbia's re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere. Unfortunately, the lives of all seven crew members were lost. The cause of this tragedy was traced back to a failure in the shuttle's thermal protection system, specifically a piece of foam insulation that broke off during liftoff and damaged the shuttle's left wing. This damage ultimately caused the shuttle to disintegrate during re-entry, leading to the loss of the crew members' lives. The accident prompted NASA to reassess and improve their safety procedures to prevent future tragedies.
What was the challengers mission?
Challenger had many missions, including the first spacewalk of the shuttle program and various satellite deployments.
Do you have to get permission to fly into space?
you have to get astronot training before you can go in to space
Who was the last person to fly in space alone?
At the present time it isn't possible to answer this as there are continually people in space aboard the International Space Station. A crew of two or three remains in residence in between visits from the various space shuttles.
What is the capital name for atlantis?
It was evidentally co-terminus, maybe Atlantis city, like New York, New York, there is a New York City ( of course) and a New York State. Plato does NOT name any towns or internal divisions such as as wards, boulevards in Atlantis. he also gives it a circular city plan that would be a sitting target for siege warfare.
What is needed to launch anything into space?
Energy enough to accelerate the object to an orbital velocity.
How long does it take to go to the sun with a space shuttle?
According to NASA’s website and a video produced in 2013, it takes about 3 days from initial launch to reach the International Space Station. However, that same year, a Russian Soyuz vessel made the journey in under 6 hours.
What is the material composition of the T-0 umbilical panel on the space shuttle orbiter?
Most of the Orbiter material is comprised of either an Aluminum or Titanium alloy; it depends on the system itself and its exposure potential (environmental) as to the exact composition.
What challenges did the babylonians have?
The Babylonians faced challenges such as political instability due to frequent changes in leadership, invasions by neighboring powers like the Assyrians, and limited resources for sustaining their empire. Additionally, managing a diverse population with varying cultures and languages posed challenges for governance and unity.
What was the first American space station?
The first American space station was Skylab (sometimes referred to as Skylab 1) which was made from an empty and converted Saturn V rocket case. It was launched in May 1973, and re-entered Earth's atmosphere when its orbit decayed in July 1979, long after the last crew had departed.
The only other one the US has participated in is the ISS (International Space Station) which was built by the joint effort of America, Russia, China, Korea, Japan and many other countries
