2006-07-03 09:55:58 · 10 answers · asked by ar423jan2005 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
During the design phase of the satellite development & construction it is decided how they plan on putting the satellite into orbit. If they are going to use the shuttle, they design it to fit into the payload bay. They can also use the payload bay to hold orbital experiments that need to be returned shortly. If the satellite is too large or needs to go into a special orbit, they won't plan on using the shuttle. With all the delays in the shuttle program, NASA launches very few satellites using the shuttle.
2006-07-03 10:24:16 · answer #1 · answered by artistcouple 2 · 4⤊ 2⤋
It can, but it is way too expensive to launch a crewed shuttle every time NASA wants a shuttle in orbit. Booster rockets the the Delta rocket are much cheaper and efficient.
2006-07-03 17:14:07 · answer #2 · answered by connor_monk87 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
one of two ways; either the satellite is real small or the payload bay is huge! we the taxpayers paid for it, i can only assume it's the second.
2006-07-03 16:59:59 · answer #3 · answered by ron and rasta 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shrink Ray
2006-07-03 16:58:30 · answer #4 · answered by codemonkey812 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A very large hammer and some duct tape!
They also use Oragami and fold it real small.!
2006-07-03 17:07:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that they are constructed to specifications. That would have to be true if other launch vehicles are considered.
2006-07-03 17:00:22 · answer #6 · answered by Ѕємι~Мαđ ŠçїєŋŧιѕТ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it just fits. solar panels and antenas fold.
The larger sattelites are launched by a disposable rocket.
2006-07-03 16:59:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very tightly with almost no room to spare
2006-07-03 17:03:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't...it's piggy backed on the outside,
2006-07-03 20:22:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they fold it up I think
2006-07-03 16:57:23 · answer #10 · answered by kurticus1024 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋