Sentences with phrase «space shuttle main»

Twenty - five years ago, tonight, in the seconds leading up to 1:29 a.m. EDT on 8 April 1993, all eyes were on the three dark bells of Discovery's Space Shuttle Main Engines (SSMEs), as they were readied for ignition.

Re-use, recycle The biggest pieces of hardware that NASA will hang onto are the space shuttle main engines, which sit near the orbiters» tails.

Both variants of the SLS reuse space shuttle main engines — and both could feature shuttle - style solid rocket boosters, although one also has the option of liquid - fuel boosters.

«The SSMEs were reusable,» Dan Dumbacher, former NASA deputy associated administrator for exploration systems development, said of the space shuttle main engines.

Not exact matches

In comparison, the main space shuttle orbiter has a maximum landing weight of 230,000 pounds.

Though plagued by cost overruns, and a ghastly blunder in manufacturing the main mirror that had to be corrected by a Space Shuttle mission in December 1993 (which, essentially, put corrective eyeglasses on the telescope), the....

Journalists had to sleep onsite prior to the shuttle launch or risk getting caught in massive traffic jams outside the space center's main gates.

Because Raptor is a staged combustion engine — like the main engines of NASA's now - retired space shuttle fleet — it is expected to be far more efficient than the open - cycle Merlin engines used by the Falcon 9.

The blue ovals (pictured above left) are residue from the main engines of the space shuttle launch vehicle, which used liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen (pictured below).

A variety of cargo compartments, generous fold - flat luggage space and ample legroom make for a comfortable ride for everything and everyone you're shuttling to the main event.

Resort Amenities and Services: Location: One mile from Canyons Village; three miles from downtown Park City; two miles from I - 80 and Redstone shopping center Transportation: Car recommended; walk to free citywide shuttle route for easy access to all three resorts and Main Street Property Amenities: Wireless internet access, four TVs, two common area outdoor hot tubs, underground garage - one space available (not suitable for large SUVs) Laundry Facilities: Private washer / dryer Housekeeping: Housekeeping services are not included with this property, but are available for a fee.