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Space Shuttle
The Space Shuttles are reusable spacecraft with wings for controlled descent into the atmosphere. They are designed to transport astronauts between earth and an orbiting space station and to deploy and retrieve satellites. Atlantis, Discovery, and Endeavour are the three Space Shuttles in operation today.
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How far in space has a person gone?
"Far" meaning distance from Earth: only as far as the Moon. Two unmanned spacecraft (Voyagers) have now left the solar system. The record is held by the crew of Apollo 13 they flew on an orbit 100 km past surface of the Moon.
What year did the first space shuttle enter space?
On April 12, 1981 the Space Shuttle Columbia, STS-1, became the first space shuttle to orbit the Earth. It returned to earth two days later, and was returned to Kennedy Space Center fourtenn days after that. For more information on STS-1, visit: http://science.ksc.nasa.gov/shuttle/missions/sts-1/mission-sts-1.html
Space Shuttle Columbia launched on mission STS-1 on April 12, 1981. Space Shuttle Columbia launched on mission STS-1 on April 12, 1981.
Rockets are primarily made from lightweight yet strong materials such as aluminum, titanium, and composite materials like carbon fiber. These materials are carefully designed to withstand the high pressures, temperatures, and forces experienced during launch and space travel.
How much does the space shuttle weigh?
The Space Shuttle weighs 165,000 pounds empty and with the Shuttle, external tank, solid rocket boosters and all the fuel combined the total weight is 4.4 million pounds. The Shuttle can also carry a 65,000 pound payload.
What bodily function is not possible in space?
Crying tears does not function the same way in space due to the lack of gravity to pull tears down the face. Tears can pool on the eyes or even collect as a floating bubble, not providing the same emotional release as on Earth.
What was the first mission to carry a teacher into space?
The first teacher in space was to be on the tenth Challenger flight, STS-51-L, and the teacher selected was Christa McAuliffe as part of the 'Teacher in Space' project.
Regrettably Christa was killed when the space shuttle Challenger was traveling towards space and exploded 73 seconds after launch. She did not actually reach space.
In August 2007, Christa's back-up, made it into space as an 'educator astronaut' (although NASA apparently avoided calling her a 'teacher in space', as she had to give up her role as teacher on becoming an astronaut) on board STS-118, which launched on August 8, 2007.
When was the first American satellite launched?
The first American satellite, Explorer 1, was launched on January 31, 1958. It marked the United States' entry into the space race and was a response to the Soviet Union's successful launch of Sputnik.
How tall is the US space shuttle?
The United States space shuttles were about 56.1 meters (184 feet) tall when standing upright on the launch pad.
When is the next shuttle launch?
As of 28th May 2009
Endeavour is set to roll from Launch Pad 39B to Launch Pad 39A on May 30, setting the stage for final STS-127 launch preparations. Liftoff is scheduled for June 13.
Use NASA link to stay up to date "Endeavour" is scheduled to launch on July 11, 2009
What stops a space shuttle burning up?
The space shuttle is protected from burning up during re-entry by its heat shield, made of materials that can withstand the intense heat generated by friction with the Earth's atmosphere. This heat shield dissipates the heat away from the shuttle, allowing it to safely re-enter the Earth's atmosphere without burning up.
When was the first space station launched?
The first space station, Salyut 1, was launched by the Soviet Union on April 19, 1971.
How many gallons of gas does a spaceship use to leave the earth?
The amount of fuel needed for a spaceship to leave Earth varies depending on the type of spacecraft and its technology. On average, a shuttle like the Space Shuttle used about 1.6 million pounds of solid rocket boosters and nearly 143,000 gallons of liquid fuel, including liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen, for a single launch.
How does a space shuttle work?
first the rocket boosters carry it into space then the external tank pushes the shuttle above earth then when the shuttle is ready the external tank falls off and the shuttle is ready for its mission then after its mission the shuttle lands and blows out a parachute come out from the back to help the shuttle slow down.any parts from the rocket or shuttle can be reused except the external tank.
What speed does the space shuttle need to attain to escape the earth atmosphere?
The speed needed to escape the Earth's atmosphere is about 25,000 miles per hour, or approximately 40,000 kilometers per hour. This speed is called the escape velocity. Once the space shuttle reaches this speed, it can break free from Earth's gravitational pull and enter into orbit around the Earth or travel beyond it.
What was the significance of sputfink 1?
Sputnik 1 was the first artificial Earth satellite, launched by the Soviet Union in 1957. Its successful launch marked the beginning of the space age and initiated the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union. Sputnik 1 also had significant implications for science, technology, and geopolitics.
What was the name of the first US space station?
The name of the first US space station was Skylab. It was launched into orbit in 1973 and remained operational until 1979. Skylab was used for scientific research and experiments in microgravity.
How fast does a space ship go?
The speed of a spaceship can vary depending on its design and propulsion system. For example, the fastest spacecraft, NASA's Parker Solar Probe, can reach speeds of up to 430,000 miles per hour (700,000 kilometers per hour) as it travels through the solar system. Other spacecraft like the International Space Station orbit the Earth at speeds around 17,500 miles per hour (28,000 kilometers per hour).
Do the space shuttle rockets get reused?
The two white Solid Rocket boosters fall back into the sea and are re-used. The main engines are on the shuttle itself which of course is used many times.
In what year did the first space shuttle launch?
The first space shuttle, Columbia, was launched on April 12, 1981.
Why astronouts having problem with bone weakness after prolonged stay in space?
Astronauts experience bone weakness in space due to the lack of gravity pulling on their bones, which leads to decreased bone density and strength. The reduced mechanical stress on bones in microgravity causes the body to lose calcium and minerals, resulting in bone demineralization. This condition is known as spaceflight osteopenia and can lead to a higher risk of fractures both during and after the mission.
Who launched the first rocket?
The united states was the first county to launch a rocket The time was there were the use of rockets were only restricted to military purpose but later on realizing its commercialized importance the big corporate companies started using rocket engines for the aircrafts.
What was the name of the American spaceships used in the trips to the moon?
The program was called Apollo, and the missions designated with a number. Apollo 11 was the first to land on the moon. The command and lunar modules were all given different names by their crews.
What are the methods to investigate the universe?
The universe can be explored by astronomical instruments called telescopes, and by space probes sent from earth to other planets. When using telescopes astronomers try to look at the energy being produced by the universe not just in the visible part of the spectrum (where our eyes can see) but at the whole range of electromagnetic radiation. We thus have radio telescopes, infrared telescopes, X-ray telescopes and even some telescopes that are buried deep underground looking for neutrinos.
I would like to add one more additional method for investigating universe, it just appeared in my brain.
well the method is being used in large hadron collider(which is a particle collider), in which smallest particle of any atom are collided at very high speed.
it tells us about the born of the universe, dat how did it happen.
They say "At Cern, the Large Hadron Collider could recreate conditions that last prevailed when the universe was less than a trillionth of a second old. It has massive particle detectors called the Compact Muon Solenoid."
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Hubble telescope:
There are many telescopes that are strong enough to view space the main telescope is the Hubble telescope which was sent off in 1990, The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is a space telescope that was carried into orbit by a Space Shuttle in 1990 and remains in operation. A 2.4 meter (about 8 ft.) aperture telescope in low Earth orbit, Hubble's four main instruments observe in the near ultraviolet, visible, and near infrared. The telescope is named after the astronomer Edwin Hubble.
Satellite:
There are many methods used to investigate the universe, the main thing that is used to observe is all the different satellites that orbit around the earth that also have telescopes attached to them.
Radio telescope:
A radio telescope is a form of directional radio antenna used in radio astronomy. The same types of antennas are also used in tracking and collecting data from satellites and
Which spacecrafts have been to Saturn?
The only spacecraft to have visited Saturn is the Cassini-Huygens mission, a joint project by NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA), and the Italian Space Agency. Cassini orbited Saturn between 2004 and 2017, providing valuable data and images of the planet, its rings, and its moons.
First african american to into space?
The first African American to travel in the space was Guion Bluford. He was however the second from African ancestry to travel in the space.
