Space Shuttle

During a rocket launch, the thrust of the rocket engine is greater than the weight of the rocket. This is necessary for the rocket to overcome Earth's gravitational pull and lift off into space. The thrust generated pushes the rocket upwards while gravity pulls it down.

The Apollo missions which reached the moon were launched from the Kennedy Space Center.

The space shuttle was not designed to reach the moon, but instead orbits the Earth at 200-300 nautical miles.

The Columbia shuttle was launched using the Space Shuttle system, which involved strapping the shuttle onto a rocket boosters and an external fuel tank. The boosters provided most of the thrust during liftoff, with the shuttle's main engines igniting once in space.

Yuri Gagarin, a Soviet cosmonaut, was the first human to journey into space on April 12, 1961, aboard the Vostok 1 spacecraft. He completed one orbit around Earth during his historic flight.

When we fly on earth or on other planets, we call this atmospheric flight. When we fly without the forces of a planet pulling on the spacecraft, which only occurs in space, hence we call it space flight. The reason these are differentiated is because of whether or not there are air molecules are present. With air molecules (atmospheric flight) Bernoulli's Principle applies, which explains air flow, and in the space flight it does not apply.

The first manned spaceflight was made by Yuri Gagarin on April 12, 1961, aboard the Soviet spacecraft Vostok 1. Gagarin's historic flight made him the first human to travel into space and orbit the Earth.

Apollo 13 experienced landing problems due to an explosion in one of its oxygen tanks, which severely damaged the spacecraft's systems. This led to a loss of power, heat, and water, creating a life-threatening situation for the astronauts. As a result, the mission had to be aborted, and the focus shifted to ensuring the safe return of the crew back to Earth.

Space vehicles are launched from various locations around the world, with some of the most common being Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, and Guiana Space Centre in French Guiana. These locations are chosen for their proximity to the equator, suitable weather conditions, and established infrastructure for space launches.

Astronauts on the International Space Station recycle almost all of their water. Urine and sweat are collected and purified through a system called the Water Recovery and Management system. This system removes contaminants and recycles the water for consumption. Additionally, water is brought to the space station periodically by resupply missions.

The bottle is partly filled with water and sealed. The bottle is then pressurized with a gas, usually air compressed from a bicycle pump, air compressor, or cylinder up to 125 psi, but sometimes CO2 or nitrogen from a cylinder.

Water and gas are used in combination, with the gas providing a means to store potential energy, as it is compressible, and the water increasing the mass fraction and providing greater momentum when ejected from the rocket's nozzle. Sometimes additives are combined with the water to enhance performance in different ways. For example: salt can be added to increase the density of the reaction mass resulting in a higher specific impulse. Soap is also sometimes used to create a dense foam in the rocket which lowers the density of the expelled reaction mass but increases the duration of thrust. It is speculated that foam acts as a compressible liquid and enhances the thrust when used with De Laval nozzles.

The seal on the nozzle of the rocket is then released and rapid expulsion of water occurs at high speeds until the propellant has been used up and the air pressure inside the rocket drops to atmospheric pressure. There is a net force created on the rocket in accordance withNewton's third law. The expulsion of the water thus can cause the rocket to leap a considerable distance into the air.

In addition to aerodynamic considerations, altitude and flight duration are dependent upon the volume of water, the initial pressure, the rocket nozzle's size, and the unloaded weight of the rocket. The relationship between these factors is complex and several simulators have been written by enthusiasts to explore these and other factors.

Often the pressure vessel is built from one or more used plastic soft drink bottles, but polycarbonate fluorescent tube covers, plastic pipes, and other light-weight pressure-resistant cylindrical vessels have also been used.

Typically launch pressures vary from 75 to 150 psi (500 to 1000 kPa). The higher the pressure, the larger the stored energy.

During a shuttle launch, astronauts experience high G-forces which can cause increased blood pressure, changes in vision, and difficulty breathing. The force of gravity can also compress the spine and put stress on the body, leading to potential muscular-skeletal issues. As the shuttle accelerates, the astronauts feel heavier due to the increasing G-forces acting on their bodies.

A space pilot operates spacecraft to navigate through space, launch and land vehicles, and communicate with mission control. They are responsible for ensuring the safety of the crew and the success of the mission.

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Some notable inventions in the last five years include CRISPR gene-editing technology, reusable rockets by SpaceX, advanced artificial intelligence systems, such as GPT-3, and the development of mRNA vaccines like the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines.

A spaceship needs to reach a speed of around 25,000 miles per hour (40,233 kilometers per hour) to break free from Earth's atmosphere and reach orbit. This speed is required to counteract the gravitational pull of Earth and escape its atmosphere.

How many minutes does the space shuttle travel?

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Joe Kitteridge, 1960. He went over 120,000 feet high in a gondola balloon, where it is always night- then he stepped out. He fell at supersonic speeds, without an aircraft. This was, for all intents and purposes the first man in space. It was also a world record skydive that may still be unbroken.

Equipment needed for space travel includes a spacecraft (rocket or shuttle), spacesuits for astronauts, life support systems, communication systems, food and water supplies, and scientific instruments for experiments. Additional equipment may include lunar rovers, robots, and tools for maintenance and repairs.

Astronauts can lose up to 1-2% of their bone density per month while in space due to the lack of gravity and weight-bearing activity. This can lead to an increased risk of fractures during long-duration missions. To combat this, astronauts participate in exercise routines and receive nutritional support to help minimize bone loss.

Both. There are actually 3 types of fuels used by the Orbiter and launch vehicle combination. The solid Rocket boosters that are attached to either side of the main fuel tank employ solid fuel. The Shuttle's main engines use a mixture of Liquid Hydrogen and Liquid Oxygen. On Orbit The OMS rockets use a combination of Hypergolic fuels. They are Hydrazine and Tetrazine. When mixed in the combustion chamber of the OMS (Orbital Maneuvering System) engines, they burn without the need for an electrically induced ignition charge. The OMS is used for transferring to different orbital planes and for the Deorbit burn that starts the re-entry process

Two space shuttles have crashed: Challenger in 1986 and Columbia in 2003. Both incidents resulted in the loss of the crew on board.

Defining 'crash' as having hit a land or water surface without being made/allowed to by the pilots, none. Most nonreusable spacecraft were designed to deploy parachutes to slow the rate of descent, and then either drop into the ocean or land on solid ground. The few that have failed only catastrophically exploded while still on the ground or midair, so all that got to the surface was debris, not the vehicle as a whole.

From NOVA: Because the Space Shuttle is so large (122 ft long), you will hear the sonic booms created by both the nose and tail shock waves (they occur about one-half second apart). All supersonic airplanes produce two sonic booms, but because they happen so close to each other, you hear them as one sound.

Any space shuttle takes of at 80 th 90 miles per hour that's fast