Space Shuttle

The space shuttle didn't go to the moon. But the Apollo 11 trip took four days.

Yes, the space shuttle was a spacecraft used by NASA to send astronauts and cargo into space. The space shuttle program ended in 2011. Today, different spacecraft, such as SpaceX's Crew Dragon and Boeing's Starliner, are used to transport astronauts to space.

The International Space Station is in a low Earth orbit between 199 mi and 216 mi. To maintain this orbit, the space station has to travel at a speed of about 17,500 miles per hour.

If a spacecraft was launched sideways off the Earth with a low velocity, gravity would pull it towards the ground. If the spacecraft was launched at a faster velocity, it would hit the ground at a farther distance because the ground would be curving away at a faster rate. However if the spacecraft was launched fast enough, the Earth would constantly curve away as the spacecraft falls indefinitely. The spacecraft would be in orbit. The speed required for the International Space Station to orbit is 17,500 miles per hour. The higher an object's orbit is, the slower it has to travel to maintain that orbit.

Space shuttles have the advantage of being reusable, which can lead to cost savings over time compared to expendable rockets. Additionally, shuttles have the ability to transport larger payloads and crew members. They also offer more flexibility in terms of being able to return to Earth and land on a runway like an airplane.

The Shuttles, like most launch vehicles, are essentially controlled explosions, using directed energy from volatile chemical combustion to propel them into space.

The Shuttles use 2 external, reusable, Solid Fuel Rocket Boosters (SRB's) which are attached to an external fuel tank which contains separate internal tanks of Liquid Oxygen and Liquid Hydrogen, as well as other rocket propellants. The SRB's separate from the external tank, deploy parachutes when clear, and are recovered in the ocean by 2 specially designed recovery vessels.

The Lox/LH fuel is what the Shuttle Main Engines use for fuel during launch; along with the thrust from the SRB's, it's enough to propel it into orbit, and pretty fast too. Watching a Shuttle launch on TV is deceiving, since NASA's long-range cameras keep the Shuttle in view for a lot longer than the visible eye can see it from Kennedy Space Center. Seeing a launch from KSC, the Shuttle is out of view within less than 90 seconds, even at night.

The launch facility is pretty interesting; the Shuttles are moved from the Vertical Assembly Building (VAB), originally built to assemble the Saturn V Moon rockets, on a huge crawler that serves as its launch platform, out to one of 2 main pads at KSC, Pad 39A or 39B. There is a huge concrete engine blast redirection/water muffler system in place below where the Shuttle sits; just prior to Main Engine/SRB ignition, water from a huge tank is dumped into the area just below the Shuttle to muffle the noise from the engines and SRB's. The white cloud seen at launch isn't from the engines or SRB's; it's from the water being turned to steam. Without the water system, the launch noise would be much louder than it is already.

There is also an Astronaut Emergency Egress System in place on the service gantry, which is a long cable slide system that takes them to an Armored Personnel Carrier located on the ground a few hundred yards away. It's more psychological than practical though.

What most people don't know also is that the entire service gantry that fuels and provides service access to the Shuttle must be completely repainted after each launch, since the heat from the engines SRB's burns off most of the paint, and blackens the rest that isn't.

A space shuttle re-entering Earth's atmosphere typically takes about 30 minutes to reach the Earth's surface once it begins its descent. The exact time can vary depending on the angle of re-entry and the specifics of the descent trajectory chosen.

A space shuttle stays warm using thermal protection tiles on its surface that minimize heat loss to the cold environment of space. Additionally, spacecraft use internal heating systems to regulate temperature, powered by electricity generated from the onboard fuel cells or solar panels.

For launches from Cape Canaveral, search "Kennedy Space Center Launch Schedule" and find the "View Rocket Launch Schedule" link. There you will find a calendar with upcoming dates flagged, with info on the flights. Right now a Delta V rocket is planned for liftoff on 4 November 2010.

A series of suborbital tests carried out by NASA in the 1960s to evaluate various types of heat ablative materials (ablation) and atmospheric reentry technology, particularly in preparation for the Apollo program. The nosecones of the Scout rockets used in these tests were coated in heat-shield ablators and then caused to reenter the atmosphere at around 28,000 km/h - the speed of reentry after a lunar excursion.

The current International Space Station (ISS) is a joint project involving multiple countries and has been continuously inhabited since 2000. It is larger, more technologically advanced, and serves as a platform for scientific research in various fields. Previous space stations, such as Russia's Mir and the United States' Skylab, were smaller, had shorter operational lifespans, and were not as internationally collaborative.

the space shuttle takes off like a rocket flies around the earth like a bird and lands like an airoplane

The salvaged remains of the Space Shuttle Challenger are stored in a missile silo at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. Some parts are also held in storage at NASA facilities and museums for research and educational purposes.

The space shuttle doesn't do much maneuvering in the outer layers of the Earth's atmosphere. Most of its maneuvering is done once it's passed through these layers due to the extreme temperatures experienced during this time.

If a space shuttle lost its forward motion in space, it would continue along its trajectory due to its velocity and inertia. However, without forward propulsion, it would eventually experience the effects of Earth's gravity and begin to fall towards the planet. Without corrective action or propulsion to counteract this, it would eventually re-enter Earth's atmosphere and burn up.

Major Merryl David Tengesdal wanted to become an astronaut when she was 12 years old.

Spacecraft move in space by using thrusters to generate thrust, which propels them in the desired direction. They can also utilize gravity assists from planets or other celestial bodies to change their trajectory. Additionally, spacecraft can adjust their trajectory by relying on the principles of momentum and the lack of air resistance in space.

Yes, edible toothpaste has been used in space missions, as astronauts have specific dietary requirements to maintain oral hygiene while in space. This type of toothpaste is created with special formulations to ensure it is safe for consumption and does not produce crumbs or residues that could be harmful in the microgravity environment of space.

Yes. Astronauts in space use toothpaste that is edible. Because of the absence of gravity in space, being able to swallow toothpaste is much more convenient for astronauts than having to spit it out. For this reason, edible toothpaste is used.

Formerly in use were the Challenger and Columbia

Currently in use are the Endeavour, Atlantis, Discovery, and Enterprise

The leading edges of the Shuttle, which get hottest during reentry, are protected by panels made of reinforced carbon-carbon (RCC) that are fixed to the vessel's structural skeleton by floating joints to allow for differences in thermal expansion. The RCC panels can tolerate a maximum temperature of 1,630°C.

A space shuttle is a reusable launch and orbital spacecraft. It was designed by NASA for human space flight. The space shuttle takes humans into space. It also can be used to deploy satellites, probes, additions to the space station, and parts used to work on the space station. The space shuttle has also been used to conduct experiments in space.

She is alive.

The space shuttle that exploded over Texas in 2003 was the Space Shuttle Columbia.

If the server misses the shuttle, they may have to find alternative transportation to reach their destination. This could involve waiting for the next shuttle, taking a taxi, or arranging for another mode of transportation. Depending on the circumstances, they may also need to inform their supervisor or team about the situation.

Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin became the first human in space and the first to orbit

the earth, on April 12, 1961. He was alone, made not quite one single complete

orbit of the earth, was off the ground for a total of 68 minutes, and never again

went into space.