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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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What are astronaut suits made out of?
"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.
How much time it takes to reach out-space to the space shuttle?
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.
What is the value of a 1988 Space Shuttle 5 Commemorative coin?
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
Do astronauts eat and drink during their space walks?
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.
What was the name of the first space shuttle?
The first constructed Space Shuttle was the Enterprise. It was a craft only used for handling and landing tests and study glide characteristics. It never traveled into space. The first flight certified shuttle was Columbia, the first shuttle to fly into space in 1981.
First space shuttle used for testing transport / return was Enterprise, which was not made fully functional until other craft were lost.
Enterprise was the first space shuttle, but was not meant to go into space, and was used for testing purposes. Colombia was the first fully- functional shuttle.
Original the Space Shuttle was going to called the Constitution but a lot of fan from the Televison show "Star Trek" wrote to NASA and because of all the letter, NASA renamed it to "Enterprise"
Also the Space Shuttle Enterprise was use in the credit for the show "Star Trek: Enterprise" when it was pull out from the hanger
Enterprise, the first Space Shuttle Orbiter, was originally to be named Constitution (in honor of the U.S. Constitution's Bicentennial). However, viewers of the popular TV Science Fiction show Star Trek started a write-in campaign urging the White House to select the name Enterprise.
Columbia was the first shuttle to enter space on 12 April 1981. The shuttle Enterprise was used before this, but never went into space.
The first Space Shuttle completed was named "Enterprise", and was completed in 1977. It never made space flight, though, as it never was equipped with a functioning heat shield, or even engines. It was used simply for test flights within the atmosphere. The first Space Shuttle to complete a mission to space was named the "Columbia". It was completed in 1979, and made the first trip to space of any Space Shuttle in 1981.
Who was the first American in Outer Space?
Alan Shepard was the first and second American to go to outer space.
Does a spaceship run out of fuel?
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.
How long does it take to travel one astronomical unit?
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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How long does it take for the space shuttle to get to the moon?
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.
Has any human ever walked on Venus?
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.
Why does shuttle rotate on take-off?
As we explained in two earlier questions about max q, or maximum dynamic pressure, the Shuttle reaches a point about one minute after launch when the pressure force of the atmosphere rushing past the rapidly accelerating rocket reaches a peak. The roll maneuver is performed shortly before max q is reached because this "heads-down" orientation helps alleviate the stresses that the dynamic pressure loads cause on the vehicle's structure. The second factor we need to consider is that for each mission, the Shuttle must launch at a certain azimuth angle in order to be inserted into the correct orbital plane. Since the launch pad (and therefore the Shuttle) sits in a fixed position, the Shuttle must perform a roll maneuver during ascent in order to orient itself to achieve the desired launch azimuth angle. If it were possible to rotate the launch pad prior to launch, the pad could simply be rotated to accomodate the launch azimuth angle, and the Shuttle could launch into a heads-down orientation while gradually pitching over during ascent. Finally, the Shuttle orbits such that its cargo bay faces towards the Earth. The heads-down position assists in communications with the ground and allows instruments within the cargo bay to be pointed back towards Earth, which is required for many of the experiments carried within the bay. There is probably also some psychological benefit to the crew since they are given spectacular views of home rather than staring into the cold darkness of the great void of space.
- answer by Aaron Brown, 8 June 2003 The above answer was found on the internet using google on September 25, 2008, by Eduardo Linares Batres elinaresbatres@gmail.com
How much does space shuttle fuel cost?
It uses 610 tons of liquid oxygen and 100 tons of liquid hydrogen, which at market prices cost in total about US$ 200,000. The solid fuel boosters use a fuel for which there is no market price, but in total all the liquid and solid fuels used do no exceed one or two million dollars. NASA, however, spends over 700 million USD on each launch due to bureaucracy and "pork".
First Inventor of the space shuttle?
The space shuttle was designed by a team of engineers and scientists at NASA with input from various contractors. The concept of the space shuttle was first proposed in the 1960s, and the first operational space shuttle, Columbia, was launched in 1981. It was a collaborative effort involving many individuals and organizations.
How does the space shuttle get to the launch pad?
The shuttle and launch platform are moved from the Vehicle Assembly Building by the crawler transporter. the CT is a large tracked vehicle that goes under the MLP and picks it up. it drives at 0.8 miles an hour along the crawlerway. the journey takes 5-7 hours depending on the destination.
What kind of environment is space shuttle reentry?
When in the orbit, space shuttles kinetic energy is in large amounts. The energy must the disposed for a safe landing. Reentry space shuttles must show blunt shapes for the heat energy to be released into the atmosphere.
What is the space shuttles average speed?
The average speed of the space shuttle was around 17,500 miles per hour (28,000 kilometers per hour) while in orbit.
Can rockets launch in freezing weather?
No, the rules do not allow it. The Challenger disaster was caused by the failure of a seal to properly expand in near-freezing temperatures during launch. This allowed gases to escape, damage, and cause a chain of events that led to the collapse of the external fuel tank and the disintegration of the orbiter. There is the added danger if icicles falling and damaging the shuttle.
What is the cost of a space shuttle?
The cost of a space shuttle program varies. For example, the Space Shuttle program run by NASA cost approximately $450 million per mission. However, the overall cost of developing and operating a space shuttle throughout its lifetime is in the range of $1.5 billion to $2.5 billion per shuttle.
What is a rover and what is it used for?
A rover is a type of robotic space exploration vehicle designed to move across the surface of a planet or moon. Rovers are used to gather data, take images, and conduct experiments in remote locations where human presence is not feasible. Examples include the Mars rovers Spirit, Opportunity, and Curiosity.
What extraterrestial people invented the spacecraft?
There is no definitive evidence to suggest that any extraterrestrial people invented spacecraft. The development of spacecraft on Earth is attributed to human technology and ingenuity. The idea of extraterrestrial involvement in spacecraft technology remains a matter of speculation and not supported by concrete evidence.
Space station visitor 9 lettered?
Could be 'Discovery' or 'Endeavour' - both are space shuttles that have visited the International Space Station.
What kind of fuel does the space shuttle use?
The space shuttle used a mixture of liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen as fuel for its main engines. These propellants are combustion products of a chemical reaction that produces high thrust for the shuttle's liftoff and orbital maneuvers.
What is the name of Russia's space shuttle?
Buran, meaning 'snowstorm' in Russian, is the name of the Russian version of the space shuttle. It was only ever flown once, unmanned, in 1988 and was destroyed when its hangar collapsed in 2002.
