Space Shuttle

As of the 10th of April 2010, there have been 131 space shuttle launches.

The first shuttle launched after the Challenger disaster was the Discovery shuttle, which returned to space on September 29, 1988. Discovery's mission, STS-26, was considered a success and marked the resumption of shuttle flights after a 32-month hiatus.

Yuri Gagarin made his one and only space flight in 1961. He was launched from Russia,

made a single orbit of the earth, and landed 1hour and 48minutes after launch. He never

came in contact with any object in the solar system other than the earth.

But that shouldn't be a big disappointment. As of April 2010, No human being has ever yet

'visited' any planet other than the earth.

According to Newton's 3rd Law (Every force has an equal and opposite reaction)

So once say for example the Space Shuttle gets into space it fires small bursts from it's thrusters for changes to course. To slow it does a forward thrust to stop it's speed. TO change direction it uses an unbalanced thrust from it's diffrent sides (hence the multiple nozzles on the back of the Space shuttle)

Allowing it to SLow, speed up, and change diraction.

No such thing.

Apollo 11 was a space capsule (command module). Its at the National Air & Space Museum.

Space shuttles had wings and were used about a decade after the last Apollo.

something interesting that happened when mae Jemison was a kid

Yes the Shuttle Columbia, suffered a great tragedy in 2003 and the Shuttle Challenger was lost to an explosion after launch in 1988. Columbia was one of the first shuttles and made over 20 trips to space. She was a great ship. R.I.P Cosmonauts.

John Glenn was the first American in space, orbiting the Earth in 1962, and he became the oldest person in space when he returned to space in 1998 at the age of 77 on the space shuttle Discovery.

A real rocket is able to blast into space by relying on powerful engines that burn fuel to generate thrust. The force of this thrust pushes the rocket against the force of gravity, allowing it to break free from Earth's gravitational pull and ascend into space. Rockets also have carefully calculated trajectories and guidance systems to navigate through different stages of their journey into space.

Using the Canadarm allows for precise and controlled movements in the vacuum of space without exposing astronauts to unnecessary risks. It also enables tasks to be done more efficiently and with less effort than if astronauts were to perform them manually.

The next launch STS132 is schuedled for May 14th in the afternoon. SpaceShuttleLaunchTOurs.com are allowing you to put your name down to order tickets to view the launch. I would recommend viewing it from the NASA cuaseway.

There are 2 more launches after this. The final 2, one in July and one September.

For the exact space shuttle schuedle go to www.spaceflightnow.com

They, the international community, pushed their contributions up into space and docked with the space station. This is a science vessel that multiple nations have added to. It will always be a multi nation venture.

Bob Lund convinced Jerry Mason to take a managerial approach instead of an engineering one and vote with the rest of the managers to tell NASA that the solid rocket boosters will work in the colder temperatures.

The Mir space station weighed approximately 130 tons.

Its maiden flight was on 4 April 1983 and it flew nine more missions from 1983 - 1985. Its tenth mission, on 28 January 1986, resulted in it disintegrating 73 seconds after it launched and killing all seven astronauts onboard.

The last space shuttle launch took place on July 8, 2011, with the space shuttle Atlantis flying the final mission of NASA's Space Shuttle Program, STS-135. Since then, NASA has relied on other vehicles, such as SpaceX's Crew Dragon, for crewed missions to space.

The outer layer of a rocket is typically made of lightweight materials such as aluminum or composite materials like carbon fiber. These materials are chosen for their strength and ability to withstand the extreme conditions of space travel. Additionally, heat-resistant materials are often used on the parts of the rocket that will experience high temperatures during re-entry into Earth's atmosphere.

The space shuttle tiles were bonded to the shuttle's skin using a unique adhesive called "Columbus Polymer." This adhesive was specifically developed to withstand the extreme temperatures of space reentry and provide thermal protection to the shuttle.

First, the Moon is about 240,000 miles from Earth. Second, the Shuttle couldn't go there on a bet. If you are talking about an average speed of 12,000 miles an hour, then obviously the answer is 20 hours to go 240,000.

The two main types of rockets are liquid fuel rockets, which use liquid propellants like liquid oxygen and kerosene, and solid fuel rockets, which use a solid mixture of fuel and oxidizer. Liquid fuel rockets offer more control and efficiency, while solid fuel rockets are simpler in design and more reliable.

Space shuttles are primarily made of aluminum alloys, which are lightweight and have good strength-to-weight ratio. They also use titanium and stainless steel in certain components for their durability and resistance to high temperatures. Additionally, some parts may be coated with thermal protection systems like insulating tiles made of materials such as silica fibers or reinforced carbon-carbon.

Space shuttle Challenger exploded on the 28th of January 1986.

The International Space Station was not finished at a specific point in time. Construction of the ISS began in 1998 and has been ongoing, with modules continuously being added and replaced to expand and maintain the station.

Taking off for space is a thrilling and intense experience. You will feel the powerful force of the rocket engines propelling you upwards, the acceleration pushing you back into your seat, and the increasing pressure on your body as you leave Earth's atmosphere. It is a mix of excitement, adrenaline, and awe as you leave the planet behind and head into the vast unknown of space.