Space Shuttle

US astronaut Mae Jemison left NASA in March 1993.

From the time mission control gives the signal for the shuttle to re-enter and return to Earth, it takes about one hour for the whole process. The shuttle flies at 17,000 mph before the wheels hit the Earth.

Spaceships can travel at various speeds depending on their design and propulsion system. For example, manned spacecraft like the Apollo missions traveled at speeds around 25,000 mph during their return to Earth. Unmanned spacecraft like Voyager 1 have reached speeds of over 38,000 mph as they travel through the solar system. Interstellar spacecraft would need to travel at a minimum of 10% the speed of light (67 million mph) to reach nearby star systems within a reasonable time frame.

Mae Jemison's most remarkable accomplishment is being the first African American woman to travel to space as part of the Space Shuttle Endeavour mission in 1992. She broke barriers and inspired countless individuals by achieving this historic feat in the field of space exploration.

The speed of a spaceship can vary depending on its design and propulsion system. Some spacecraft, like the New Horizons probe, have reached speeds of over 36,000 miles per hour, while others, like the Parker Solar Probe, are expected to reach speeds of over 430,000 miles per hour. Ultimately, the speed of a spaceship is limited by the laws of physics.

Space shuttle landings are always planned to occur at the Kennedy Space Center.

There are alternative landing sites in readiness as poor weather can prevent the shuttle landing in Florida. Edwards Airforce Base in California is the second choice and is sometimes used. The use of the Edwards facility was discontinued after the new strip was built at the Kennedy faclity. Landings at Edwards required that the shuttle be lifted up, strapped to the back of a specially modified 747, flown to Kennedy, and then offloaded. It was cheaper in the long run to just build the lengthy stip at Kennedy.

The first shuttle (STS-1) was launched on April 12, 1981 from launch pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA.

The first space shuttle, named Columbia, was flown by astronauts John Young and Bob Crippen on April 12, 1981. They successfully completed the STS-1 mission, which marked the inaugural flight of NASA's Space Shuttle program.

The space shuttle takes 8 minutes to reach orbit.

April 12, 1961, Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin.

It can't.

And there's no way to redesign it so that it can,

all the shuttle can do is to go up to low Earth orbit and come back down.

Mission control. Before launch it is controlled from Kennedy Space Center, but from the time it clears the launch tower it is controlled from Houston.

No, a space station is a large artificial structure in space where astronauts live and work for extended periods of time, while a space shuttle is a spacecraft that is used to transport astronauts and cargo to and from space. Space shuttles have been retired by NASA, while space stations like the ISS are still operational.

Other shuttles in the US space shuttle program were launched from 1981 to 2011. These launches were conducted to deploy satellites, conduct scientific research, and assemble the International Space Station. Each shuttle mission had specific objectives, such as deploying communication satellites, conducting space experiments, or transporting astronauts and cargo to and from the ISS.

Sound waves enter the ear canal and cause the eardrum to vibrate. These vibrations are transmitted through the middle ear bones to the inner ear, where they are converted into electrical signals by hair cells. These signals travel along the auditory nerve to the brain, which then processes them as sound.

Yes, there have been instances where rockets have exploded in space due to malfunctions or failures. These explosions can occur during launch, flight, or while in orbit. NASA and other space agencies take precautions to minimize the risks of such incidents.

Actually that is a very good question...nobody actually went in a shuttle they were sent there by rocket boots so yeah very intresting indeed. I have actually went to the museum and saw one of the rocket boots and of course there was a sign that told me about the rocket boots so yes that should answer your question.

The fuel used by the Space Shuttle, known as liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen, cost about $1.5 million per launch. This cost is just for the fuel itself and does not include other expenses associated with the launch.

about 7.2 million pounds of thrust (Solid Rocket Boosters and Main Engines combined)

The space shuttle was designed to be a partially manned reusable launch and reentry system, transporting astronauts to and from space. Each shuttle was designed to handle at least 100 missions.

Another name for a space shuttle is a spacecraft.

Astronauts shower in space by using special rinseless body wipes and no-rinse shampoos. Water can't be used in the same way as on Earth due to the lack of gravity and the limitations of water supply on the spacecraft.

Space travel has become more advanced and accessible thanks to technological advancements. Commercial space travel is becoming more common, allowing for more people to experience space. In addition, collaborations between countries and private companies have expanded opportunities for exploration beyond Earth's orbit.

The first space shuttle, the Space Shuttle Columbia, was built by a team of engineers and scientists working at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), primarily at the Rockwell International plant in Palmdale, California.

The fourth mission of the space shuttle carrying astronauts launched on June 18, 1983.