Space Shuttle

Challenger exploded on January 28, 1986, and Columbia on February 1, 2003.

Yes, all shuttles have safely returned from their missions.

The Space Shuttle was the first spacecraft designed to be reused. It consisted of reusable orbiter vehicles that could return to Earth after completing their missions, as well as solid rocket boosters and an external fuel tank that were also reusable.

The first shuttle, Columbia, was launched April 12, 1981.

The last flight will be flown by Atlantis. It is scheduled for July 2011.

The reason being is that N.A.S.A does not want to lose millions and billions of dollars in shuttles or crafts so they put computers that can be tracked and remotely controlled so people do not risk their lives in space and so the shuttles/crafts don't get lost in space.

The rocket stages fall back to Earth after separation because they have used up their fuel during the launch and no longer have the propulsion needed to stay in orbit. Gravity then pulls them back towards Earth, and they either burn up in the atmosphere or land in a designated area for recovery and reuse.

Canada does not have its own space shuttle program. Canadian astronauts have historically participated in space missions through partnerships with other space agencies, such as NASA. The costs associated with launching astronauts or payloads into space vary depending on the mission and the space agency involved.

Enterprise (non space worthy flight test version), Columbia, Challenger, Atlantis, Discovery and Endeavour

When the external tank separates from the space shuttle after the main engines shut down, it re-enters Earth's atmosphere and disintegrates. The tank is not designed to survive re-entry and burns up as it falls back to Earth, with any remaining debris falling into the ocean.

The external tank is used to hold the liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen propellants needed for the space shuttle's main engines. It is jettisoned once the propellants are depleted and it is no longer needed. The external tank is not reused and burns up upon re-entering Earth's atmosphere.

3 sets of two tires. Two rear landing gear and one front landing gear.

the glass bowl they wear on their head to give them oxygen. the suit together so they wont get harmed

The space shuttle was launched into space using a combination of solid rocket boosters and liquid fuel engines. The boosters provided the initial thrust needed to get the shuttle off the ground, while the main engines continued to propel it into orbit. Once in space, the shuttle would orbit the Earth until it was ready to re-enter the atmosphere and land back on Earth.

Space shuttles and space stations are similar in that they are both used for space exploration and research. However, space shuttles are spacecraft designed for transport between Earth and space, while space stations are large structures designed for long-term habitation in space by astronauts. Additionally, space shuttles can return to Earth, while space stations remain in orbit.

A space shuttle overcomes Earth's gravity by using powerful rockets to propel itself upwards with enough speed to escape the pull of gravity. Once in space, the shuttle continues to move forward at a high velocity, which counteracts the force of gravity and allows it to remain in orbit around the Earth.

The cost of the parts for a space shuttle varies depending on the specific part and its complexity. Overall, building and launching a space shuttle can cost billions of dollars, with costs for individual parts ranging from thousands to millions of dollars.

Space Shuttle "Endeavor" left on May 16th.

No, the Space Shuttle was not completely reusable. The orbiter and solid rocket boosters were reusable, but the external fuel tank was not. Each mission required a new external tank to be constructed.

No. It's internal engines do not have enough thrust, nor do the wings produce enough lift for the shuttle to lift off. If it attempted it, it would end in failure as a burning wreckage at the end of the runway.

The Apollo 11 moon landing mission was carried out from cape Kennedy, it was made up of three parts, the main rocket part the command module and the lunar module. Only the command module did return to the earth

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The space shuttle required approximately 500 million Joules of energy for re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere. This energy was mainly used to slow down the shuttle and withstand the heat generated during re-entry.

No, space shuttles have never landed on the moon. The space shuttle program was primarily focused on low Earth orbit missions, such as servicing the International Space Station and deploying satellites. The moon landings were conducted by different spacecraft and programs, such as the Apollo missions.

Weather conditions are continuously monitored leading up to a shuttle launch. If rain is present during launch time, it may be due to natural weather patterns in the area and not specifically because the shuttle is going up. Launches are often postponed if weather conditions are not favorable to ensure the safety of the crew and equipment.