2007-01-08 04:58:04 · 18 answers · asked by ajay k 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
refer all the above answers. have no time to type. bye
2007-01-08 05:55:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fine then Metastable Metallic Hydrogen(when it is perfected) would be a very potent source of power not just for the ships systems but as a potential propulsion system as well, fusion powered drive systems would also make a powerful propulsion system however the technology is feasible but only in the drawing board stage, the reason people purpose mining operations on the Moon is because the Moon is rich with Helium3 and combined with Deuterium could possibly make powerful fusion reactions that could be used as fuel for fusion powered rockets or spacecraft.
But after all is said and done i still think Diet Coca-Cola and Mentos would be an interesting zero gravity experiment on theoretical propulsion lol.
2007-01-08 14:18:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Typically to power onboard generators, H2 (hydrogen) is used to power fuel cells, its byproduct is water, which can be consumed by a crew. Some spacecraft have used ion propulsion, others gravity. Some are powered by a nuclear generator or solar panels which charge batteries. Solid rocket fuels are usually molded from a thermoset elastomer, fuel, oxidizer and catalyst. HTPB and PBAN are typical elastomers which double as fuel. Ammonium perchlorate is the most common oxidizer. Oxidizer is another fancy way of saying oxygen. Fire cant breathe without oxygen. Liquid fueled rockets have to carry oxygen and its fuel in separate tanks, its fuels can be hydrogen, kerosene, etc...
In order to support life on a spacecraft, you gotta have electricity. Electricity can be produced by numerous means in space nuclear, solar, fuel cell.
2007-01-08 16:29:49 · answer #3 · answered by jeff the drunk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rockets and spaceships can use solid fuels, liquid fuels or gaseous fuels. solid and gas fuels are hard to use because solids don't react that fast to create enough energy to boost the rocket up and gases cannot be controlled in one place. liquid fuels are mostly used. these liquids fuels are usually liquid nitrogen, oxygen or hydrogen. all of them react very violently, creating vast amounts of energy that can boost a spaceship beyond the pull of the gravity of the earth.
2007-01-08 15:05:39 · answer #4 · answered by amandac 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the booster rockets, there are 2 tanks, one filled with liquid oxygen and the other filled with liquid hydrogen. So basically, the rockets is propelled at first by high pressured steam. After that, the fuel that is used is highly toxic when not burned.
2007-01-08 13:01:21 · answer #5 · answered by Russianator 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in general terms an ideal rocket fuel should consist of a propellent and a combustion agent.
so, we generally use a mixture of any combustible material with liquid oxygen depending upon the purpose of rocket the combustible gas can range from liquid hyderogen to dry propellents.
liquid O2 is required as there is none in outer space
2007-01-08 13:24:44 · answer #6 · answered by Abhinav 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Starships that go to other solar systems use fusion reactors to generate the power to operate the Plank Disruption Device that tear the fabric of space apart at quantum levels to produce the power to drive the gravity generator field distortion hyperspace drive at warp factor 10.
2007-01-08 13:36:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Super fuel works good
2007-01-08 13:13:10 · answer #8 · answered by Jasmeen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hydrogen and liquid oxygen, or kerosene and liquid oxygen, or exotic hydrazine-based fuels used in combination with liquid oxygen or acid oxidizers.
2007-01-08 13:04:49 · answer #9 · answered by Dhiman B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont forget about ion propulsion. Single ions released behind the craft to give it maintained and gradual boost of speed.
2007-01-08 13:22:52 · answer #10 · answered by xooxcable 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋