Space Shuttle

After the space shuttle takes off, it will continue its journey into space until it reaches orbit. Once in orbit, the astronauts onboard will perform various tasks, such as conducting experiments or satellite deployments. Eventually, the shuttle will re-enter Earth's atmosphere and land back on Earth.

The size of the crew varies depending on the mission needs but seven is the normal crew size. The earliest flights only had a crew of two. This size grew to five and more recently a crew consists of seven. There is the commander, the pilot, several mission specialists and on occasion a flight engineer. On two missions, the crew grew to eight people. Under emergency situations, such as having to evacuate the space station, up to 11 people can safely fit.

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"Buran" is an acronym that in Russian stands for "Бурaевый Aппарат Наземного базирования", which means "Russian for 'snowstorm' or 'blizzard' in English." It was the name of the Soviet space shuttle program and the orbiter itself.

The space shuttle is not designed to leave low earth orbit; it cannot even make it to the moon within it design peramaters.

Spacecraft in general can make it to Saturn within 2 years, although that depends on where the rest of the solar system is, if "gravity assist slingshots" can be used and many other factors. A manned mission would also have to consider the same factors for a return trip to earth. Assuming a route was found that it would only take 2 years in and 2 years back, that route may only be available one time every 25 years (as an example).

To name a few industries or technologies that exist or were improved due to space exploration: LEDs, infrared ear thermometers, ventricular assist devices, artificial limb technology, invisible braces, scrath-resistent lenses, space blankets, aircraft anti-ice systems, radia tire technology, chemical detection technology, video enhancing and analysis technolgy, fire resistence technology, firefighting equipment, temper foam, baby food technolgy, freeze-drying technology, water purification, solar cell technology, pollution remediation technology, lots of computer technolgy, etc.

Space exploration is good for the human race.

The six names of US space shuttles are: * Enterprise * Columbia (lost in 2003) * Challenger (lost in 1986) * Discovery * Atlantis * Endeavour The space shuttle generally refers to the American NASA spacecraft also called Space Transportation System (STS) and is the current U.S. manned spacecraft vehicle. The Russians did make one "shuttle" called Buran, although it had only one (unmanned) space flight in 1988 and destroyed in 2002.

Rockets use two different fuels. They are liquid nitrogen and liquid oxygen. When mixed togather, causing an explosion that is funneled down and propels the rocket upwards. This may sound simple, but it isn't. the launch pad must have an exit for the trust or it would bounce back and cause magor destruction. There are clamps that hold the ship down so it doesn't go head ver tail and crash. If all goes well, the ship i s on it's way out.

Man-made spacecraft can travel at speeds up to about 17,500 miles per hour (28,000 kilometers per hour) in outer space. This speed allows spacecraft to escape Earth's gravitational pull and travel to other planets, moons, and even beyond our solar system.

Yes, the space shuttle was designed for multiple trips into space. Each shuttle was designed to be reused for several missions, reducing the cost of space travel. The shuttle would go through thorough inspections and refurbishment between missions to ensure it was safe for each trip.

1. Enterprise (first orbiter used for test flights only)
2. Columbia
3. Challenger ( both destroyed in accidents)
4. Discovery
5. Atlantis
6. Endeavour

During the launch, astronauts in a space shuttle experience a sensation of weightlessness for a short period due to the force of gravity being canceled out by the acceleration of the shuttle. However, this weightlessness is not the same as the zero gravity experienced in orbit, as it is a result of the shuttle's motion rather than being in a true microgravity environment.

It depends on the specific date and time you are asking about. The space shuttle program was retired in 2011, so there are no operational space shuttles orbiting Earth currently. However, there are other spacecraft, such as the International Space Station, which orbit Earth and may be visible from certain locations on specific nights.

The space shuttle Challenger was named after a British naval research vessel, HMS Challenger, which explored the oceans in the 1870s. NASA chose the name to honor the legacy of exploration and scientific discovery associated with the original HMS Challenger mission.

"Parts of Spacesuit The different materials which are used to make spacesuit are: * Nylon tricot * Spandex * Urethane-coated Nylon * Dacron * Neoprene-coated Nylon * Mylar * Gortex * Kevlar (material in bullet-proof vests) * Nomex All of the layers are sewn and cemented together to form the suit. The space suit consists of the following parts: " This information was found at: http://library.thinkquest.org/03oct/02144/travel/suitpart.htm

Space appears black because it is a vacuum and does not contain any matter to scatter or reflect light. This lack of particles means that light traveling through space is not absorbed or reflected, creating the appearance of darkness. Additionally, the absence of a significant atmosphere in space eliminates the scattering of light that typically causes the blue sky on Earth.

It takes about 8.5 minutes for a spacecraft to reach outer space from the surface of the Earth. This is known as the "space border," where the Earth's atmosphere transitions into the vacuum of space. Once a spacecraft crosses this boundary, it is considered to be in outer space.

The Marshall Islands 1988 copper-nickel $5 featuring shuttle Discovery may be worth up to about $4 depending on amount of wear and collector demand. You might also try a library for a copy of the Standard Catalog of World Coins for pictures, values and lots more interesting info. Brad

They eat while inside the space station or shuttle. Bars used to be positioned inside the spacesuit where the astronaut could take a bite at will, but they are no longer used as astronauts preferred to eat later. They do however have a drink bag and tube from which they can suck water. Spacewalks last up to seven hours and astronauts work hard during this time, so it is essential that they drink.

Alan Shepard was the first and second American to go to outer space.

Yes, a spaceship will eventually run out of fuel if it does not have a way to refuel in space. Once the fuel is depleted, the spaceship will no longer be able to accelerate or maneuver effectively.

That cannot be answered unless the velocity is known.

The first functional shuttle ever to be produced was the Columbia in the year 1981. This shuttle was designed and invented by NASA and not by any single person. Plans to invent the Space Shuttle began even before the Apollo Lunar Missions in the year 1969.The main concerns at that point were logistics; how much the shuttle would cost and how it was to be built.

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The space shuttle does not travel to the moon. The Apollo missions used spacecraft, not space shuttles, to travel to the moon. It took the Apollo missions around 3 days to travel from Earth to the moon.

No, no human has ever walked on Venus. The extreme heat, crushing atmospheric pressure, and toxic environment make it impossible for humans to currently explore the surface of Venus.