17 Questions
What are the three main pieces of a space shuttle?
The orbiter, the external fuel tank, and the booster rockets
How does a space shuttle land?
It lands on a runway like an airplane
How tall is a space shuttle on its launch pad?
56 meters
What materials are used to make the parts of a space shuttle?
Metal, plastic, glass, and ceramics
How does the orbiter return to Earth after a mission?
By gliding with the help of wings and tail
What is the function of the ceramic tiles on the orbiter?
To shield the orbiter from intense heat during reentry into Earth's atmosphere
What are the moving flaps on the back of the wings of the orbiter called?
Elevons
What is stored in the orbiter during a space shuttle mission?
The payload or cargo
How many pieces make up a space shuttle according to the text?
Three main pieces
What are the wings and tail of the orbiter made of?
Metal ribs and spars
What is the purpose of the external fuel tank in a space shuttle?
To supply fuel for the rocket engines
Why are the tiles on the orbiter of a space shuttle slightly different shaped from each other?
To improve the aerodynamics of the orbiter during re-entry
What are the wings and tail of the orbiter primarily made of?
Metal ribs and spars
What is the function of the moving flaps called elevons on the back of the wings of the orbiter?
To steer the orbiter as it glides back to Earth
What happens to the external fuel tank after it has supplied fuel for the rocket engines?
It burns up in Earth's atmosphere
How does a space shuttle take off from Earth?
By launching vertically like a rocket
Why does the orbiter return to Earth like a glider?
To reduce wear and tear on the orbiter
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