I was wondering how long it takes the space station to orbit the earth and when I would be able to see it from n. texas. Anyone know a site I can go to about this.
2006-07-23 00:55:55 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
I am talking about the station that is up there now. 3 astronauts was just left up there last week.
2006-07-23 01:13:14 · update #1
Try this web site:
www.heavens-above.com
Follow the menus - You input your location, and it will calculate when any given satellite is visible for your location.
2006-07-23 08:48:59 · answer #1 · answered by F. Frederick Skitty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
About the Space Station:
Weight
404,069 pounds
Habitable Volume
15,000 cubic feet
Dimensions
Width Across Solar Arrays:
240 feet
Length:
146 feet from Destiny Lab to Zvezda; 171 feet with a Progress docked
Height:
90 feet
2006-07-23 15:14:00 · answer #2 · answered by Chaoboy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe the original "SkyLab" no longer exists. It's orbit deteriorated and it pretty much burned in the atmosphere except for some large chunks that landed in Australia.
2006-07-23 08:05:53 · answer #3 · answered by Bob USN Ret 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-07-23 07:57:37 · answer #4 · answered by kutch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋