Space Shuttle

The major difference between a spacecraft and a space shuttle is that the other spacecrafts can not be reused once the do return to the earth with the astronauts. But the shuttle is launched lime a rocket, flys like a plane and lands like a plane on a runway, it is always reusable.

A space shuttle is protected against the extreme heat of re-entry into Earth's atmosphere by using heat-resistant materials, such as protective tiles made of silica and ceramics. These tiles are designed to withstand temperatures up to 2,300 degrees Fahrenheit. Additionally, the shuttle's shape allows for the dissipation of heat and minimizes direct contact with the superheated plasma.

A shuttle relay is a track and field event where team members take turns running equal distances before passing a baton to the next member. It typically involves four runners completing two legs each, with each leg consisting of a sprint down one straight section of the track and back. The event requires precise baton exchanges and coordination between team members.

During a stage five space shuttle flight, the main engines shut down, and the external fuel tank is jettisoned. The orbiter then maneuvers into position for orbital operations and payload deployment. The crew completes final checks and prepares for activities in orbit.

Space missions are important for countries as they help to advance scientific research, technology, and innovation. They also provide opportunities for international collaboration and cooperation, boost a country's global reputation, and can lead to the development of valuable resources and technologies that benefit society as a whole.

It takes about 8.5 minutes for a space shuttle to reach orbit and then rendezvous with the International Space Station, which orbits approximately 250 miles above Earth.

The name of the first Space Shuttle that was launched was Columbia. It embarked on its maiden voyage on April 12, 1981.

Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, located in Florida, is one of the primary launch sites for rockets headed into space. It is also home to the Kennedy Space Center.

Cape Canaveral, Florida, Kennedy Space Center.

A balloon can reach the upper atmosphere, also known as near space, in a few hours. However, reaching the actual boundary of space, which is about 100 kilometers (62 miles) above sea level, would require a specialized high-altitude balloon and can take several hours to reach that height.

space is a vacuum, their is no air to slow things down so small forces which are applied over short periods of time can make an object go very fast. like the voyager which passed by planets had had got a boost from planet's gravitational forces. in fact it is said that they travel faster then bullets.

The mass of the space vehicle will not change while in orbit unless parts are added or removed. However, the weight of the space vehicle will fluctuate due to changes in gravitational forces as it orbits different celestial bodies.

It takes about 150 seconds (2.5 minutes) for the shuttle to get out of Earth's atmosphere to the edge of space, defined for most purposes as 62 miles (100 km.) above sea level.

The International Space Station is raised using thrusters on board or by visiting spacecraft. These thrusters propel the station to higher orbits by changing its speed and altitude. Additionally, the station can also be raised by docked spacecraft applying thrust in the opposite direction of the station's movement to gradually increase its altitude.

Canis Major is --

7.66 kpc (kiloparsecs)

24983 ly (light years)

2.364×10^17 km (kilometers)

2.364×10^20 meters

146.9 quadrillion miles

average orbit velocity of the space shuttle is --

17182 mph (miles per hour)

so...

distance 146.9 quadrillion miles

speed 17182 mph (miles per hour)

976 million years

Yes, "shuttle" is a VCCV (vowel-consonant-consonant-vowel) word because it has the pattern of a vowel followed by a consonant, then two consonants, and ending with a vowel.

atlantis challenger enterprise columbia and eundevuer

OMS stands for Orbital Maneuvering System in space missions. It is used to perform spacecraft maneuvers such as adjusting orbits, docking with other spacecraft, or returning to Earth.

To launch a parachute in Kerbal Space Program, you need to first ensure that the parachute is attached to your craft by placing it in a stage with a lower number than your decouplers or engine stages. When you reach the desired altitude, press the spacebar or manually activate the parachute through the staging menu to deploy it.

Astronauts minimize G-forces during blastoff by using specially designed seats that distribute the forces evenly across their bodies. Additionally, they undergo training to brace themselves and tense their muscles to help withstand the forces. The spacecraft's design also plays a role in minimizing G-forces by gradually accelerating and decelerating during launch and reentry.

Yes, a space is typically used after "circa" when indicating an approximate date. For example, "circa 1900."

The space shuttle that blew up upon reentering the atmosphere was the Space Shuttle Columbia. It disintegrated over Texas on February 1, 2003, during reentry into Earth's atmosphere after a 16-day scientific mission. The disaster resulted in the tragic loss of all seven crew members aboard.

The word "shuttle" is broken down into VCCV (consonant-consonant-vowel-consonant-vowel) pattern. The two consonants "sh" are separated by the double "t" in the middle.

The external tank held 535,000 gallons of propellants -- 390,000 gallons liquid hydrogen and 145,000 gallonsliquid oxygen

Women who flew on the Space Shuttle by country:

44 American

2 Canadian

2 Japanese

1 Russian

49 total

This includes Christa McAuliffe, who died on the Challenger on January 28, 1986.

FYI: The Russian (Soviet) space program has also launched 7 women in space who did not fly on the shuttle (as of 6-15-2010), and there have been 4 women who have flown on both the shuttle and the Russian program, for a total of 56 women in space. The first was Valentina Tereshkova launched on the Soviet program on June 16, 1963.