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Space Travel and Exploration
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Where are the US spaceships launched?
US spaceships are launched from various locations, including Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, and Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. Additionally, private space companies like SpaceX also launch their rockets from facilities like Cape Canaveral in Florida and Vandenberg Air Force Base.
What kind of equipment does a rocket carry?
A rocket typically carries engines, fuel tanks, guidance systems, payload such as satellites or experiments, and structural components like the fuselage and fairings. Additional equipment can include parachutes for recovery or solar panels for power generation.
What planet was valentina tereshkova orbiting?
Valentina Tereshkova orbited Earth when she became the first woman in space in 1963. She completed 48 orbits around our planet during her historic mission.
Why does earth and moon does not bump each other?
The Moon doesn't bump into Earth because of its velocity and the gravitational force between the two bodies. The Moon is constantly moving in its orbit around Earth at just the right speed to balance the pull of Earth's gravity, keeping it in a stable orbit. If the Moon's speed were to slow down or its trajectory change, it could potentially collide with Earth, but currently, its orbital dynamics keep it in its place.
Did Apollo 10 face any problems?
Apollo 10 was the closest any Apollo spacecraft came to crashing and losing its crew.
Apollo 10 was a May 1969 dress-rehearsal for the Apollo 11 landing in July, and as such astronauts Tom Stafford and Gene Cernan took the Lunar Module Snoopy down to within 8.4 miles of the Lunar surface before levelling off and ascending to rendezvous with John Young in the Command Module.
A misunderstanding between Stafford and Cernan resulted in Stafford accidentally setting the Lunar Module radar to lock on the moon. Cernan had already re-set the radar to lock on to John Young in the Command Module but had failed to inform Stafford, who then leant back and flicked the same switch into the mode it had been in moments before.
When the radar computer was activated it therefore flipped the Lunar Module onto its back and began powering it down toward the moon rather than upward toward the orbiting Command Module. Stafford and Cernan spent 10 seconds tumbling head over heels before realising their mistake and recalibrating the computer. Had the spinning lasted for a second longer it was later calculated Snoopy would certainly have crashed and killed both Cernan and Stafford.
No, space probes are unmanned spacecraft designed to explore the cosmos without the need for human presence aboard. They are equipped with scientific instruments and communication systems to gather data and transmit it back to Earth. Manually controlled missions with astronauts on board are categorized differently and are not considered space probes.
What was Alan Shepard's spacecraft named?
He first flew the Mercury spacecraft in 1961 then Apollo 14 in 1971.
What major space event took place on July 20 1969?
On July 20, 1969, the Apollo 11 mission successfully landed humans on the Moon for the first time. Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the lunar surface while Michael Collins orbited above in the command module.
Extra-vehicular activity or EVA is more commonly known as a spacewalk. It is defined as any activity done by an astronaut or cosmonaut outside a spacecraft.
NASA invented the term extra-vehicular activity in the early 1960s for the Apollo program.
depends on your definition of Evolve.
the earth changes over time; under sea volcanoes can create islands (land), some land masses can collide causing mountains to rise, rain and water flow can erode land & mountains, even debris from space can add to earth's mass (meteorites).
in a biological sense, the earth doesn't evolve. in biology, there needs to be offspring with traits that provide some sort of advantage to that offspring, that is propagated over time.
the earth does not produce offspring, and cannot pass on any information.
a CME is a Coronal Mass Ejection, something similar to a solar flare but with much more mass and radiation.
There is typically very little warning if a CME is about to occur. If one had happened during the Apollo moon missions, it is likely that astronauts would have been killed from the extreme radiation.
What are some good reason why space travel is important?
Space travel is important because it expands our knowledge of the universe, inspires innovation and technological advancements, and can lead to new discoveries and developments that benefit society as a whole. Additionally, it provides opportunities for international collaboration and promotes the exploration of new frontiers.
Who flew mercury capsule before Alan Shepard?
There were no human Mercury flights before Alan Shepard's, but, there were a few chimpanzee Mercury flights.
One such chimpanzee was named Ham. He named his Mercury Capsule "Banana 7."
How much mass would a 100kj person have in outer space?
It's difficult to tell from the units used in the question what the person's mass is.
That ' j ' usually represents 'Joule' in Physics, and that's a unit of energy, not mass.
But that's no probem. Whatever his mass is when he's sleeping, swimming, working,
biking, or fishing ... that's his mass, and it doesn't change, no matter what else he
does with it or where he goes with it.
Which country launched chandrayaan 1 into space?
Many countries launched Chandrayaan-1 into space but USA launched it first and also launched it second .
The cost of the Vostok 1 mission, which sent Yuri Gagarin into space, is estimated to be around $7.2 billion in today's money. This includes the development of the Vostok spacecraft, the launch vehicle, and all associated costs.
How are oxygen and carbon dioxide levels maintained?
Oxygen and carbon dioxide levels are maintained through the processes of photosynthesis and respiration in living organisms. During photosynthesis, plants and certain bacteria take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen, helping to increase oxygen levels and decrease carbon dioxide levels. Conversely, during respiration, organisms take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide, balancing the levels of both gases in the atmosphere.
What are some measures taken by crew members to keep the facility clean?
There is the normal regular cleaning as you would do in your household too. In addition, there is "Uborka", usually done on Saturdays, which includes removal of food waste products, cleaning of compartments with vacuum cleaner, damp cleaning of the service module dining table, other frequently touched surfaces and surfaces where trash is collected, as well as the sleep stations with a standard cleaning solution; also, fan screens and grilles are cleaned to avoid temperature rises. Special cleaning is also done every 90 days on the HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) bacteria filters in the Lab. Uborka is the Russian word for household cleaning work and each crew member spends at least 3 hours with the allocated areas.
What would happen if you screamed in space?
In space, sound cannot travel because there is no medium for the vibrations to pass through. So if you screamed in space, you would not be able to hear anything, as the sound waves would not be able to reach your ears or travel away from you.
How does a mars rover send signals?
A Mars rover sends signals back to Earth through a high-gain antenna that communicates with orbiting satellites around Mars. These satellites then relay the signals to Earth-based receiving stations, which decode and process the data sent by the rover.
What happens to the space probes if they fail launch?
If a space probe fails to launch, it is usually returned to the assembly facility for investigation and repairs. The launch may be rescheduled once the issue is identified and resolved. If the probe is damaged beyond repair, it may be retired or replaced with a new one.
Do space probes carry humans and how many?
No, space probes are unmanned spacecraft designed to explore space without carrying humans. They are controlled remotely from Earth by scientists and engineers.
Can you make a rocket out of peanuts and fuel?
No, it is not possible to make a rocket out of peanuts and fuel. Rockets require specific materials and technology to generate enough thrust to overcome Earth's gravity and travel into space. Peanuts and fuel do not have the necessary properties to achieve this.
