Space Shuttle

The space shuttle provided the ability for reusable access to space, enabling cost-effective transportation of crew, satellites, and payloads. It also offered the capability to retrieve and repair satellites in orbit, which was not possible with earlier spacecraft. Additionally, the space shuttle facilitated longer missions in space due to its extended duration in orbit compared to earlier spacecraft.

A space probe is generally a small, robotic machine that is used to make scientific measurements of the universe and its contents, and can be used in Earth orbit, sent out into deep space never to return to our solar system, and everything in between . A Space Station is a "home away from home" for astronauts to stay for months at a time, conducting science experiments and making observations. As of today space stations have only ever been placed into Low Earth Orbit.

Yes, Apollo 11 was the first successful mission to land astronauts on the moon on July 20, 1969. Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the moon while Michael Collins orbited above in the command module.

it was a reusable spacecraft designed for orbital missions, first launched in 1981. It consisted of an orbiter vehicle, solid rocket boosters, and an external fuel tank. Its missions included satellite deployment, research in microgravity, and construction of the International Space Station.

The Compton gamma-ray telescope detects high-energy gamma rays, which are a type of electromagnetic radiation with the shortest wavelengths and highest frequencies in the electromagnetic spectrum. These gamma rays are produced by astrophysical processes such as supernovae, pulsars, and black holes.

As of September 2021, NASA does not have any shuttles left to launch. The Space Shuttle program was retired in 2011, with the final mission of the Space Shuttle Atlantis. NASA now relies on commercial partners and other space agencies for crewed missions to space.

If the space shuttle is exiting the atmosphere, that means you are going into space then no the windows will not turn red. However if you are entering the atmosphere the friction caused by air molecules hitting the orbiter will create plasma around the shuttle. You will see a reddish orange glow out the windows but the windows themselves will not turn red.

As of the end of February 2010, NASA has flown 130 space shuttle flights, two of them ending in catastrophe.

The Apollo 1 launch pad testing accident which took the lives of Astronauts Ed White, Roger Chaffee, and Gus Grissom, led to improved launch pad testing procedures, improved QA of electrical/electronic devices, as well as safety procedures and emergency procedures for escape/egress should an accident occur. Many lessons learned from the accident are still incorporated into all Manned Flight spacecraft design and operation.

At the time, the capsule they were were in was saturated with 100% pressurized O2 - the oxygen was ignited by what is believed to be a faulty electronic device that sparked when turned on. In addition to the O2, there were other highly flammable objects in the capsule (e.g., Velcro and the spacesuits themselves), and the access hatch could not be opened for escape without much difficulty.

Robert Goddard became the first person ever to use liquid fuel in a rocket.

It was Apollo one on January's 27,1967 Gus Grissom, Ed white and Roger Chaffee they all perished within 30 secs of smoke inhalation and burns. It was a very sad day,no Apollo mission was manned until Apollo 8 and they used the Saturn v before they where using the Saturn IV. Apollo 8 flow to the moon and circled it and came back to Earth

he did not have kids, but he was the one who discovered cats were part reptiles.

The large open area of a space shuttle used to hold satellites and scientific equipment is called the cargo bay. This is where various payloads can be stored and deployed during a mission.

The first monkey launched into space was a rhesus macaque named Albert I, who was sent aboard a V-2 rocket by the United States in 1948. This mission was part of the U.S. Army's research on the effects of space travel on living organisms.

The Orbiters carry the Astronauts (Command Crew and Mission Specialists) in the main Crew Cabin, which is a separate compartment and highly survivable in an accident in Earth atmophere. Several of the Challenger crew were known to have survived the initial breakup of the Orbiter after the SRB/MFT explosion, only dying after impact with the water.

All mission equipment and satellites (tools, protective enclosures (MOPE, SOPE, etc.) as well as experiments and satellites are carried in the Shuttle Payload Bay. All items are processed in clean rooms, and a huge mobile clean room is rolled into place over the payload bay to assemble and install all items in preparation for an upcoming launch. The process usually takes around a month.

If you click on my Supervisor bio link, you can see pictures of various stages of the Hubble Space Telescope NICMOS Cryocooler and Capillary Pumped Loop panel in various stages of production before being loaded on a shuttle for the Hubble Orbital Systems Test, aboard the flight that carried John Glenn back to space in 1999.

The Columbia space shuttle was part of NASA's Space Shuttle program, designed for conducting various scientific research experiments, deploying satellites, and servicing the International Space Station. It also played a crucial role in advancing space exploration and carrying astronauts to and from space.

Yes, the NASA space shuttle was capable of reaching escape velocity from Earth. It typically needed a combination of its rocket boosters and main engines to achieve the necessary speed to break free from Earth's gravitational pull and reach space.

The wings of a space shuttle are primarily used for atmospheric flight and re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere. During most of its mission in space, the shuttle operates in the vacuum of space where wings are not necessary for propulsion or maneuvering. However, they are crucial for controlled descent and landing back on Earth.

The Apollo spacecraft traveled at speeds of around 25,000 miles per hour (40,000 kilometers per hour) during its journey to the Moon. The fastest speed reached by humans in space was during the Apollo 10 mission, when the spacecraft reached a speed of about 24,791 miles per hour (39,897 kilometers per hour).

Canada is responsible for manufacturing the Canadarm, a robotic arm used on the space shuttle for tasks such as capturing and positioning payloads. They also built the Canadarm2, an upgraded version used on the International Space Station for assembly and maintenance activities.

No, the Russian space station Mir was deorbited and intentionally burned up in Earth's atmosphere in 2001 after 15 years in orbit. It re-entered the Earth's atmosphere and its debris fell into the South Pacific Ocean.

Yes, the space shuttle glides to Earth during its descent after re-entering the atmosphere. It uses its aerodynamic design to create lift and control its descent similar to an airplane. By gliding, the shuttle can make precise landings at designated landing sites.

The first Space Shuttle launch from Launch Pad 39-B was STS-51L on January 28, 1986. However STS-51L ended in disaster when the space shuttle Challenger disintegrated over the Atlantic ocean. A total of 53 space shuttle missions have launched from pad 39-B, although no more are planned in the future. In the future, pad 39-B is planned to be used for Ares I launches.

The two space shuttles that met with disaster were Challenger, which exploded shortly after launch in 1986, and Columbia, which disintegrated upon re-entry in 2003. Both tragedies resulted in the loss of all crew members on board.

The 2 Reusable Solid Rocket Boosters (SRB's) detach from the side of the Main Fuel Tank and deploy parachutes shortly after they're clear and land in the ocean. The Shuttle is always launched over the ocean, either on an Eastern downrange trajectory, or if required, up the coast on a Northern trajectory for a pole-pole orbital path. This is specifically in case there is an accident during launch to limit any collateral damage from debris and burning solid rocket fuel, which can't be put out (it has its own oxidizer). I remember having to go down to the Cape to receive some tools for the Astronauts in '97 just prior to the 2nd Hubble Servicing Mission, and a Delta rocket launch the day before had ended in an explosion just 1,000 feet above the ground. The area was littered with burned cars and buildings from the solid fuel that rained down, still burning hot.

After they've landed in the water, they're recovered by 2 ships specifically designed for the task, the R/V (Recovery Vessel) Liberty Star and the R/V Freedom Star. Once recovered, they're brought back to Kennedy Space Center to prep for shipment back to their prime contractor for inspection, repair, maintenance and loaded again with solid fuel for the next use.