Space Shuttle

Yes, the space shuttle is larger than a 747 airplane. The space shuttle is about 184 feet long with a wingspan of 78 feet, while a 747 has a length of around 231 feet with a wingspan of approximately 211 feet.

Same as the distance between the Earth and Sun, that is 93 Million miles, give or take 278 km (173 mi) and 460 km (286 mi), the stationary orbit distance, and 12,756.32 km (7,926.41 mi), the diameter of the Earth.

Five Space Shuttles were built. Challenger, Columbia, Atlantis, Discovery and Endeavor.

Of the five built, three remain. Atlantis, Discovery and Endeavor

A space satellite is an object launched into orbit around Earth or another celestial body for various purposes such as communication, weather monitoring, or scientific research. A space shuttle, on the other hand, is a type of spacecraft used for carrying astronauts and cargo to and from space, typically for missions to and from a space station or to deploy satellites. The space shuttle is reusable, while satellites are typically not designed to return to Earth.

After their safe return to Earth, the astronauts of Apollo 13 underwent debriefings, medical examinations, and received hero's welcomes. They continued to work for NASA, with some participating in subsequent space missions while others pursued different career paths. They are often remembered for their remarkable teamwork and ingenuity in overcoming the challenges of the mission.

The first mission to carry a teacher into space was the Space Shuttle Challenger mission STS-51-L in 1986. Teacher Christa McAuliffe was selected to be part of this mission, but tragically, the shuttle exploded shortly after launch.

Some recent discoveries in space include the detection of gravitational waves, the identification of thousands of exoplanets outside our solar system, and the observation of a black hole at the center of the M87 galaxy. Scientists continue to make new discoveries through missions and observations using advanced technology.

Parts come off the space shuttle during launch because they are no longer needed for the mission once they have served their purpose. For example, boosters detach once their fuel is expended to reduce weight and increase efficiency. Additionally, the external fuel tank is jettisoned once empty to reduce mass and allow the shuttle to continue its journey on its own.

Mae Jemison is respected for being the first African American woman to travel in space as a NASA astronaut. She is also well-regarded for her accomplishments as a physician, science communicator, and advocate for diversity in STEM fields.

Yuri Gagarin's first flight was to space. On April 12, 1961, he became the first human to journey into outer space aboard the Vostok 1 spacecraft. Gagarin's historic flight lasted 108 minutes, orbiting the Earth once before returning safely.

Shannon Lucid is famous for being an American astronaut who set several records during her long-duration spaceflight missions aboard the Russian space station Mir. She is one of the few women to have traveled to space multiple times and has contributed significantly to space exploration.

After re-entry into Earth's atmosphere, the space shuttle glides back to Earth using its specialized heat shield and re-entry procedures. It lands on a runway using its landing gear. Once on the ground, it is towed back to the hangar for processing and refurbishment before its next flight.

The International Space Station (ISS) uses a combination of rocket fuel and oxidizer to power its engines for maneuvers and reboosts. It also uses solar panels to generate electricity for its systems and experiments. Additionally, water is used as a coolant for various equipment on the ISS.

There were five space shuttle missions that launched before Challenger, starting with Columbia in April 1981.

1. Pathfinder: full scale model used for measurements/calculations/testing

(no function)

2. Enterprise: practice/test landings (didn't go into space)

2. Columbia: Lost on entry

3. Challenger: Lost on take off

4. Discovery

5. Atlantis

6. Endeavor

The space shuttle was the result of committee compromise and political expediency. It was never the best design. It takes off like a rocket (and blows up like one on occasion) and lands like a plane (or rather, it lands like a brick with control surfaces).

The Space Shuttle Challenger disaster occurred on January 28, 1986, when the shuttle broke apart 73 seconds after liftoff, resulting in the deaths of all seven crew members onboard. The disaster was caused by the failure of an O-ring seal in one of the solid rocket boosters, which allowed hot gases to escape and rupture the external fuel tank. This tragedy led to a suspension of the Space Shuttle program and a redesign of certain components to improve safety.

The name of the shuttle where the woman astronaut died is the Space Shuttle Challenger. The Challenger disaster occurred on January 28, 1986, when the shuttle broke apart 73 seconds after liftoff, resulting in the tragic deaths of all seven crew members, including schoolteacher Christa McAuliffe.

A rocket can produce more thrust in the vacuum of space because there is no air resistance to counteract its propulsion. On Earth, the atmosphere creates drag that limits the effectiveness of the rocket's thrust. In space, without this resistance, the rocket can achieve maximum efficiency in pushing against its exhaust gases to propel forward.

The Space Shuttle Challenger disaster in 1986, where the shuttle broke apart 73 seconds after launch, resulted in the loss of seven crew members. This tragic event led to a temporary halt in the Space Shuttle program and a reevaluation of safety protocols.

I don't know about recycling oxygen. But I know they remove exhaled (carbon dioxide)CO2 in the living environments by using (solid lithium hydroxide) LiOH that bonds with CO2 to form (solid lithium carbonate) Li2CO3 and (water) H2O.

On-orbit construction of the station began in 1998 so currently ISS is 12 years old.

Yuri Gagarin spent approximately 108 minutes in space during his historic Vostok 1 mission on April 12, 1961. He completed one orbit around the Earth before safely returning.