2006-11-02 09:46:39 · 7 answers · asked by ocgcnr 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Every space shuttle mission starts when the two giant Solid Rock Boosters (SRBs) are fired.
2006-11-02 13:37:24 · answer #1 · answered by Otis F 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Safety issues aside, they are inherently less efficient than liquid fuel rockets. This is because the entire casing of the rocket must withstand the combustion pressure. This makes it heavy. In a liquid fuel system the high pressure area is only 1 or 2 % of the entire volume.
2006-11-02 09:52:58 · answer #2 · answered by Steve 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u cant turn off a solid rocket booster.
2006-11-02 09:48:34 · answer #3 · answered by vanman8u 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
problems with exploading...mostly safety reasons and most things we want to discover in space we can no do without leaving the earth
2006-11-02 09:48:00 · answer #4 · answered by jesusthemessiah44 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is probably an issue of time and money.
2006-11-02 09:47:25 · answer #5 · answered by shaydn e 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are heavier than liquid fueled rockets.
Their thrust cannot be controlled and they cannot be stopped.
2006-11-02 10:11:41 · answer #6 · answered by Stewart H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
money
2006-11-02 09:48:33 · answer #7 · answered by Rij 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋