Space Shuttle

about 98,348 gallons per minute of all fuels used combined.

It is possible to see a space shuttle launch from Miami, which is about 200 miles away from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral. However, visibility may depend on weather conditions and the specific trajectory of the launch.

If a space shuttle travels at 17,500 (mph) (highest recorded time so far) well; you work it out!

The space shuttle Challenger exploded shortly after launch on January 28, 1986, tragically killing all seven astronauts on board, including high school teacher Christa McAuliffe. The accident was caused by the failure of an O-ring seal in one of the shuttle's solid rocket boosters, leading to a catastrophic structural failure of the spacecraft. It was a devastating event that led to significant changes in the space shuttle program.

The first person to land on space was Neil Armstrong

The main forces acting on a shuttle on the launch pad are the gravitational force pulling it downwards, the normal force exerted by the ground pushing it upwards, and possibly wind resistance. Additionally, the rocket engines may be applying a thrust force in preparation for launch.

Yes. If I can see it from Tampa, FL, than you can definitely see it from Orlando. If you are in South Orlando, then look due east. If you are in Central or North Orlando, then look ESE. The shuttle is supposed to launch 6/17/09 at 5:40 a.m. since it will be dark, there is now way you can miss it even if you do not know what direction east is. I am in Gainesville, FL (Go Gators!) and I can see it when I look SE. It is awesome. I remember driving on the Florida Turnpike at night and in the middle of nowhere I say what looked like a new town, but later realized it was the shuttle launching. It lit up the entire sky. You are lucky to be in Orlando since you are about 50 miles away. When I say the Shuttle launch in Melbourne, you could actually hear it (standing on the beach). The sound was almost a minute late, but it was still pretty cool.

The Space Shuttle is the first reuseable Space Transportation System. It is meant to be the work truck of the American Space Program as it hauls loads of Cargo to and from the International Space Station.

The inside of a space station typically includes modules with living quarters, work areas, laboratories, and storage areas. There are also common areas for eating, exercise, and recreation. The environment is designed to be functional, with equipment secured to walls and floors to prevent floating in microgravity.

Robert Thirsk is a Canadian astronaut who participated in two space missions. During these missions, he conducted various scientific experiments, performed maintenance tasks on the International Space Station, and contributed to ongoing research in space medicine and human physiology. Thirsk also helped to promote international cooperation in space exploration.

The Space Shuttle orbited at an altitude of around 185 kilometers (115 miles) to 643 kilometers (400 miles) above Earth's surface.

Canada has contributed to space exploration through its participation in the International Space Station (ISS), robotic missions like the Canadarm on the Space Shuttle, and the development of the Canadarm2 and Dextre for the ISS. Canadian astronauts have also played active roles in ISS missions, conducting experiments and research in various fields of science. Additionally, Canada has been involved in collaborations with other space agencies to further our understanding of space through projects like the James Webb Space Telescope.

The name of the first space shuttle to ever launch was "Columbia." It launched on April 12, 1981.

Without the space shuttle, spacecraft such as SpaceX's Dragon capsule or Boeing's Starliner will be used to transport astronauts and cargo to space. These spacecraft are launched using rockets, such as SpaceX's Falcon 9 or NASA's Space Launch System. The International Space Station will continue to be serviced by these alternative vehicles.

A rover simply roves and explores a planet and is designed to move across the surface of a planet or other astronomical body. and a probe is like a missile and gets shot out of the earths atmosphere very very fast and when is up in space takes photos and sends them back to earth, kind of like the Hubble Space Telescope (HST).

Some disadvantages of space shuttles include high operating costs, limited payload capacity compared to expendable rockets, and safety risks associated with re-entry into Earth's atmosphere. Additionally, the shuttle's reusable design requires extensive refurbishment between flights, leading to longer turnaround times.

The first male pilot to fly the space shuttle was Robert Crippen. He piloted the space shuttle Columbia on its maiden flight, STS-1, in 1981.

A space shuttle transports astronauts and cargo to and from space. It provides a controlled environment for astronauts to live and work in space, conducting experiments and maintenance tasks. Additionally, it serves as a platform for deploying satellites and conducting research missions.

The minimum safe distance is approximately 3 miles. This is the distance between launch complex 39A where shuttles are launched from and the Launch Control Center at the Kennedy Space Center.

VIP visitors (congressional guests, guests of NASA and contract employees as well as celebrities) view launches from the Bananan Creek site at the Saturn V Center which is just beyond 3 miles away. Visitors may purchase tickets to view launches from the NASA Causeway which is 6 miles down river. Visitors can also purchase tickets to view launches from the Kennedy Space Center Visitors Complex or the Astronaut Hall of Fame. People are also able to freely view launches from the shoreline in Titusville, FL as well as Cocoa Beach, FL

The Space Shuttle Challenger exploded on January 28, 1986.

The crew members of the Columbia space shuttle during its final mission, STS-107, were Rick Husband, William McCool, Michael Anderson, Ilan Ramon, Kalpana Chawla, David Brown, and Laurel Clark. Tragically, they lost their lives when the shuttle disintegrated upon re-entry into Earth's atmosphere on February 1, 2003.

On January 28, 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster occurred, resulting in the deaths of all seven crew members on board, including astronauts Francis R. Scobee, Michael J. Smith, Ronald McNair, Ellison Onizuka, Judith Resnik, Gregory Jarvis, and Christa McAuliffe.

When the shuttle re-enters Earth's atmosphere, it generates intense friction with the air, which creates tremendous heat. This heat causes the shuttle's heat shield to get very hot and glow brightly, resulting in the burning effect. The heat shield is essential for protecting the shuttle and its occupants from being incinerated during re-entry.

It's hard to get rid of heat in space, usually. There's no air for convection or conduction. All that is left is radiating the heat away. So it is best to be able to avoid picking up even more heat. The black tiles are highly heat resistant and insulative. The white tiles reflect most sunlight away. This prevents overheating and makes it easier to control the temperature. The cargo bay doors have radiators built into them to make radiating heat away even easier.

A side effect of this is that it is more noticable with telescopes.

The main function of the International Space Station is to conduct scientific research in a microgravity environment. It serves as a laboratory for research in fields such as biology, physics, astronomy, and materials science, as well as a platform for international cooperation in space exploration. Additionally, it serves as a testing ground for technologies needed for long-duration space missions, such as those to Mars.