2006-06-18 02:37:37 · 8 answers · asked by zplumber2000 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Once a craft gets to space, it is not affected by earth's spin. If a shuttle is meeting up with another craft (i.e. space-station) the orbits must be in-sync when the shuttle gets to space. There are only certain times when the orbits will be correct. NASA refers to the time when the shuttle needs to launch as a window.
2006-06-18 02:45:11 · answer #1 · answered by David J 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The term launch window has been used since the beginning of the space program. There is a "time frame" that a rocket can go up. All of the answers given seem to be basically correct. Even the moon shots had to be timed or we would have missed the moon. Tighter windows with meeting other space units like the station. The launch window for the Pioneer and Voyager craft that have left the solar system had to be timed so that the planets would help with a slingshot effect.
2006-06-20 12:02:02 · answer #2 · answered by orion_1812@yahoo.com 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A launch window is the time interval when the launch can take place. For example, if the shuttle is going to the space station, it has to launch when the space station is in the correct part of it's orbit, otherwise the two will never meet up in space.
2006-06-18 05:57:57 · answer #3 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It Refers to a Series of Days when NASA would like to schedule a Launch
2006-06-18 07:52:10 · answer #4 · answered by eagle1uset 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is when NASA can safely launch a shuttle or rocket.It is usally about a couple days long.I hope this helps and below is a website to
see the upcoming STS-121 missions window and other launches.
2006-06-18 02:54:37 · answer #5 · answered by Mongoose BMX Rider 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a vector the Shuttle must reach at a certain time table.
2006-06-18 02:40:02 · answer #6 · answered by Yahoo answer dude 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the period of time they can safely launch the shuttle because of wind etc
2006-06-18 02:42:06 · answer #7 · answered by Hitman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the time frame inwhich the launch can/will happen
2006-06-18 02:39:12 · answer #8 · answered by laura468 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋