Space Shuttle

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.

A rocket continues to accelerate after launch by continuously burning fuel in its engines, which generates thrust. As the rocket's mass decreases due to burning fuel, its acceleration increases per Newton's second law of motion, F=ma. This process allows the rocket to overcome Earth's gravitational pull and gain speed as it travels through the atmosphere and into space.

According to NASA, Endeavor, Atlantis, and Discovery are the shuttles currently still in service. Challenger and Columbia both disintegrated in flight. Columbia disintegrated upon reentry on Feb 1 2003 and Challenger disintegrated shortly upon lift off on Feb. 28, 1986. The Enterprise is another shuttle that NASA has, but in was never built for the purpose of space travel. But instead was used early on in the space program to improve landings and space flight in general before the actual mission itself got underway.

Rockets need to have oxygen, or another oxidizer, in order to burn fuel and create the necessary combustion for propulsion. The fuel and oxidizer are typically stored separately and mixed together in the combustion chamber to produce the chemical reaction needed for thrust.

Astronauts on the International Space Station use a vacuum suction system and specially designed toilets to go to the bathroom. Waste is collected and stored in containers that are eventually disposed of in a spacecraft that burns up in the Earth's atmosphere.

Space stations are orbiting platforms where astronauts live and work for extended periods, while space shuttles are spacecraft designed for carrying crew and cargo to and from space stations or other destinations in space.

Your weight would decrease because the gravitational force acting on you would be lower due to the increased distance from Earth's center. However, your mass would remain the same because mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object and does not change based on location.

Project Gemini started on January 3, 1962, with the goal of developing space travel techniques for NASA's Apollo missions.

The space shuttle is a reusable vehicle. With the Saturn V and other rockets, the stages are just fuel containers, and only a small part of the entire rocket (the crew module) ever came back to Earth, and even that couldn't be used again. The shuttle has the orbiter's engines with a single-use fuel tank and two recoverable solid-fuel boosters. The orbiter returns and lands on Earth, and the solid-fuel boosters are recovered from the ocean and refilled.

The launch of lift-off is the most dangerous part of a space trip because of the high velocity, intense vibrations, and immense forces experienced by the spacecraft during this phase. Any minor technical malfunction or error during launch can have catastrophic consequences for the mission and crew on board. Additionally, the rocket is navigating through Earth's atmosphere, which presents numerous challenges and risks.

To build a satellite, you need to first define its purpose and specifications. Then, design the satellite components, such as structure, power systems, communication systems, and payloads. Finally, assemble the components, test the satellite thoroughly, and launch it into orbit.

Neil Armstrong's spacecraft, Apollo 11, launched from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on July 16, 1969. This historic mission successfully landed Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the moon.