2006-09-09 04:46:38 · 4 answers · asked by gary c 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
As answer 2 suggests, a nuclear sub is way too massive for a rocket launch to be practical. Note that much of the sub's mass is pressure hull, to withstand the very high pressures at operating depth. This capability would be unnecessary in space, so why launch such a beast anyway?
2006-09-09 05:15:14 · answer #1 · answered by kirchwey 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Next year in the fourth grade you will probably learn something about some of these thing, if they don't hold you back a grade.
In the meantime, you should write to the White House and make your availability known. You sound like you are well prepared to take Donald Rumsfeld's place when he "retires."
2006-09-09 08:33:21 · answer #2 · answered by aviophage 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The nuclear engine drives a propellor which drives the sub forward. For that to happen there must be water. In space, propellors cannot work. Nuclear engines can only be used to provide electricity for the control systems and other equipments like in Cassini.
The propulsion has to be gaseous in nature. Something has to be thrown back to move forward.
2006-09-09 05:00:18 · answer #3 · answered by ag_iitkgp 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hi. The shuttle weighs about 80 tons. A sub can weigh 8,000 tons.
2006-09-09 05:01:00 · answer #4 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋