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Did space shuttles always land in Florida?
No, in addition to landing at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttles also landed at Edwards Air Force Base in California. This alternate landing site was used when weather conditions in Florida were unfavorable for landing.
Can space shuttle circle the runway before landing?
No, the space shuttle did not have the capability to circle the runway like traditional airplanes due to its design and trajectory upon re-entry. It followed a predetermined path and did not have the ability to change its landing location.
How was an Apollo landing on earth different to space shuttle landing?
a shuttle has wheels an Apollo has no wheels
When was the NASA shuttle landing facility built?
The NASA shuttle landing facility was built in 1983. The first time the landing was used was in February 1984.
How long does it take time for the space shuttle from atmospheric reentry to landing?
From atmospheric reentry to landing, a space shuttle typically takes about 30 minutes. The exact duration can vary depending on the angle of descent, speed, and landing location. The intense heat generated during reentry is gradually dissipated as the shuttle slows down and lands safely.
Where is the space shuttle going to land?
Space shuttle landings are always planned to occur at the Kennedy Space Center. There are alternative landing sites in readiness as poor weather can prevent the shuttle landing in Florida. Edwards Airforce Base in California is the second choice and is sometimes used. The use of the Edwards facility was discontinued after the new strip was built at the Kennedy faclity. Landings at Edwards required that the shuttle be lifted up, strapped to the back of a specially modified 747, flown to Kennedy, and then offloaded. It was cheaper in the long run to just build the lengthy stip at Kennedy.
When have shuttles have landed at Edwards?
Edwards AFB in California was, from the start of the shuttle program, the "backup" landing sight in case of weather conditions at Cape Canaveral, or other considerations. It was used several times for that purpose.
How is a Apollo landing different to a space shuttle landing?
The Apollo capsule landed by parachute in the ocean. The shuttle lands like an airplane.
Where did Mae jemison land in the shuttle?
Mae Jemison landed in the Space Shuttle Endeavour during the STS-47 mission. The shuttle returned to Earth on September 20, 1992, landing at Edwards Air Force Base in California. This mission made Jemison the first African American woman in space.
When was the last space shuttle landing?
The last space shuttle landing was by Space Shuttle Atlantis on July 21 at 5:57 a.m. EDT.
What are some of the launch sites and various landing sites?
The Kennedy Space Center was the only launch site for the Space Shuttle missions. There are landing sites all over the world, including Edwards Air Force Base and White Sands Space Harbor.
How was an Apollo landing on Earth different to a space shuttle landing?
An Apollo landing involved a capsule re-entering Earth's atmosphere for a water landing, using parachutes to slow its descent. In contrast, a space shuttle landing was a controlled glide to a runway on land, using wings to navigate and land like an airplane. The space shuttle also had the ability to be reused multiple times.
