Space Shuttle

Answer The speed in orbit is around 17500 miles an hour.

It takes about 8 minutes from launch for the shuttle to reach space. How is that for speed? Once in space, the space shuttle and the International Space Station orbit the Earth about 16 times a day. They are actually traveling faster than a bullet! That fast rate of speed along with Earth's gravity keep them in orbit around our planet

The name of the first space shuttle that was run through free flight simulation was Enterprise, but the first space shuttle to actually reach orbit was Columbia in 1981.

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The space shuttle was invented mainly for scientific reasons.

Space shuttles contain numerous instruments and apparatus to conduct experiments in space and gather information about the solar system. Including cameras, atmospheric analysers and so on.

People wanted to know the answers to impossible questions, such as "why do we exist?", "how was life started?", "how was the solar system created?" and so on. Now, with space shuttles, we can provide scientific data to answer these questions.

Another reason space shuttles are built nowadays, but not the main reason, is the search for planets in our solar system capable of supporting life. This is for two reasons: A) the search for extraterrestrial intelligence/species and B) the search for a "New Earth", for future human colonisation when the sun burns out and consumes the Earth.

Another primary reason space shuttles were invented is so we have the capability to repair satellites that have been damaged by space junk, space storms and stray mini-comets.

The utmost primary reason we build space shuttles is for scientific research.

In space, there are so many possibilities for new discoveries, such as new planets, the answer to why life exists, new minerals and resources, new technological advancements, new medical discoveries and so on.

The space shuttle used a variety of radios for communication, including VHF, UHF, S-band, and Ku-band radios. These radios allowed communication with mission control on Earth, other spacecraft, and astronauts during spacewalks. Each radio had specific functions and frequencies for various aspects of the mission.

The first space shuttle was built primarily in Palmdale, California at Rockwell's facility.

Challenger (January 28, 1986). Columbia (February 1, 2003) broke up in the atmosphere because of a hole in the wing made by a piece of foam at launch.

It was the shuttle Discovery that took her to the ISS on December 10 2006, and Atlantis brought her home to Earth on June 22 2007.

The space shuttle's docking port was located at the nose of the orbiter. When docked with the International Space Station, the shuttle's docking mechanism connected to a corresponding port on the ISS to allow for crew and cargo transfer between the two spacecraft.

The shuttle's main engines gimbal before engine start and lift-off to ensure that the exhaust gases are projected in the correct direction as a way of steering the shuttle. The gimbaling enables the shuttle to clear the tower and again to perform the belly roll it does after the tower is cleared.

It is called liftoff.

I think you mean, :why does the orbit of satellites, etc. look like a sine wave? Well, every orbit around the earth looks like a circular (or elliptical ring) whose center (or focus) is at the center of the earth. An orbit exactly above the equator is one such orbit, but any orbit can be tilted as long as the center (or focus) stays at the earth's center and the whole orbit is flat like a disk. On various maps this makes the orbit look like a wave, but on a globe it stays a flat circle (or ellipse).

The first space shuttle, the Space Shuttle Columbia, was developed by NASA and made its first test flight on April 12, 1981. It was a reusable spacecraft designed to carry astronauts and cargo to and from space.

Water is supplied to the International Space Station through a system that recycles urine, sweat, and exhaled moisture from the astronauts. This reclaimed water is then purified and reused for drinking, cooking, and hygiene purposes. Additionally, periodic resupply missions bring up additional water from Earth when needed.

The Space Shuttle docked with the International Space Station (ISS) during its missions. The shuttle used a docking mechanism called the Orbiter Docking System to connect with the ISS.

The 1988 Space Shuttle Discovery commemerative coin had a face value of $5 and is technically legal tender, so you could theoretically change it for $5 at a bank, or simply spend it. According to a recent (2009-08-02) completed listings search on ebay, successful sales of the item ranged from 3 for $5 ($1.60) up to $9.95. Sellers have listed the coin for as much as $29.99, but there were no recent sales at that price. According to a typical inflation calculator, $5 in 1988 would now be worth $8.99 in 2009 dollars. So if we take its current worth to be $9.95, then the coin has appreciated approximately 11% in 20 years.

The International Space Station is expected to remain operational until at least 2028, but there are discussions about extending its lifespan until 2030 or beyond. Beyond that, decisions will be based on funding, maintenance needs, and international agreements.

The first space shuttle, Columbia, took off on April 12, 1981. It was the inaugural mission of NASA's Space Shuttle program, known as STS-1.

Rockets have stages to achieve the necessary velocity to escape Earth's gravity and reach space. Each stage is jettisoned once its fuel is depleted, making the rocket lighter and more efficient. This staging process allows the rocket to attain higher speeds and reach its desired orbit or destination.

The NASA shuttle Atlantis has never exploded. As of June 2007, its most recent mission was to deliver new solar panel arrays to the International Space Station. The shuttles Challenger and Columbia were both destroyed in separate accidents - Challenger in January 1986, and Columbia in February 2003. All crew were lost in both accidents. For futher information, please see the Links section.

Answer No, not yet I believe you may be referring to the Space Shuttle. When it was first being conceived, it was referred to as a space lift, or a space bus. Unfortunately, it never attained the optimistic goals of its original visionaries.

The fleet is due to retire in the year 2010. This could be extended to complete the international space station if needed.