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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 can the space shuttle go to the moon?
The space shuttle is able to go to the moon by using a special type of fuel and rises up the earth atmosphere until it overcomes the force of gravity.
Who was the youngest American in space?
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What was the name of first indian space shuttle launched?
The first Indian space shuttle launched by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is called the Reusable Launch Vehicle-Technology Demonstrator (RLV-TD). It was launched on May 23, 2016, as a technology demonstrator for future development of reusable space vehicles.
How many space shuttles orbiters were there?
6 in total were produced, 3 are still operational today: Enterprise - was a prototype designed to test Space Shuttle behavior in atmospheric flight. Columbia - first launched on April 12, 1981. On February 1, 2003, Columbia disintergrated during re-entry on its 28th mission. Challenger - first launched on April 4, 1983. On January 28, 1986 it broke up 73 seconds after the launch of its 10th mission. Discovery - first launched on August 30, 1984. It has flown 35 missions and is still operational today. It is due to be retired in 2010. Atlantis - first launched on October 3, 1985. It has flown 29 missions and is still operational today. It is scheduled to be retired in 2010. Endeavor - first launched on May 7, 1992. It has flown 22 missions and is still operational today. It is due to be retired in 2010.
What space shuttle exploded in 1986?
Space shuttle Challenger was torn apart during launch in January 1986.
What happens if a space shuttle hits an asteroid?
If a space shuttle were to collide with an asteroid, it would likely experience significant damage or destruction. The force and speed of the impact would depend on the size and composition of the asteroid. The outcome could range from damaging the outer layers of the shuttle to completely shattering it, with potentially catastrophic consequences for the crew aboard.
Who died in the 1986 space shuttle explosion?
The astronauts that lost their lives were Francis R. Scobee (Shuttle Commander), Michael J. Smith (Shuttle Pilot), Ronald McNair (Mission Specialist), Ellison Onizuka (Mission Specialist), Judith Resnik (Mission Specialist), Gregory Jarvis (Payload Specialist), and Christa McAuliffe (Payload Specialist, Teacher)
When did the Columbia Shuttle accident occur?
The Columbia Shuttle disaster happened February 1, 2003. The shuttle disintegrated over Texas and Louisiana while returning from a space mission. Sadly, all those on board lost their lives.
What did Yuri gagarin do in space?
Yuri Gagarin's first mission was also his last. He was launched, made almost but not quite
one single earth orbit, landed 1 hour and 48 minutes after launch, and never flew again.
His duties during that time consisted of looking out the window, describing what he saw
and how he felt, and uttering various other phrases, exclamations, and sound bites for
the benefit of the politicians and reporters with whom he was in radio contact. He had
no control over the flight, and performed no scientific experiments.
How the igniter works to set off the model rocket engine?
The typical igniter is a very thin piece of wire with a blob of pyrogen on the centre.
Where are rockets launched from?
Rockets can be launched from just about anywhere. But if the objective is to put something into orbit, or send it further out from earth, then the closer to the equator the launch is, the better. Equatorial launches "add" the "speed" of the earth's rotation to the equation, and this allows less fuel for the same payload, or more payload for the same fuel as would be used farther toward the poles. In the United States, NASA launches its rockets from Cape Canaveral in Florida.
When is the shuttle not in play?
A shuttle is not in play when:
1. It strikes the net and remains attached there or suspended on top.
2. It strikes the net or post and starts to fall towards the surface of the court
on the striker's side of the net.
3. It hits the surface of the court.
4. When a 'fault' or 'let' has occured.
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Why are space shuttles preferred over rockets?
Space shuttles are rockets, however they were intended to be mostly reusable while other rockets are totally disposable.
However the space shuttle is no longer being used: the design is considered obsolete, equipment was aging and deteriorating faster than expected, and they were no longer considered safe to continue flying.
What was the name of space shuttles Mae jemison took to outer space?
She travelled on the space shuttle Endeavour.
How many g force does the space shuttle pull?
The maximum acceleration that was experienced during normal shuttle liftoff was about 3g. During reentry, astronauts experienced approximately 1.5g.
How many space shuttles crashed before we got to the moon?
None, the space shuttle had not been designed until after we quit going to the moon.
What are the names of the 5 space shuttles that were used in space flight?
The five shuttles that were launched into orbit were Columbia, Challenger, Atlantis, Discovery, and Endeavour. They are also known by their Orbital Vehicle Designations. Challenger was OV-099, Columbia was OV-102, Discovery is OV-103, Atlantis is OV-104, and Endeavour is OV-105.
There was a fifth shuttle called Enterprise (OV-101), which was never launched, nor was flight-ready. It was used for aerodynamics testing early in the program.
You can see You can see Atlantis at the Kennedy Space Visitor Complex in Florida; Discovery is at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia; Enterprise is housed at the Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum in New York; and Endeavour makes her home at the California Science Center in Los Angeles, California.
Challenger was destroyed on January 28 during liftoff, along with her crew, and Columbia was destroyed during reentry on February 1, 2003, along with her crew.
What mission was the Challenger destroyed on?
Challenger was destroyed during takeoff on STS-51-L. (January 28, 1986)
Why is it important to protect a spacecraft from extreme temperatures?
Temperatures can be very high endangering the spacecraft and the astronauts. Therefore, temperatures needed to be constantly monitored.
What happens when a space shuttle reenters he atmosphere?
When a space shuttle reenters the atmosphere, it experiences extreme heat due to friction with air molecules, reaching temperatures of up to 3,000°F (1,650°C). The shuttle's thermal protection system, including heat-resistant tiles, protects it from incineration. As it descends, it slows down significantly, deploying parachutes to aid in landing. The entire process requires precise control to ensure a safe landing.
