Would it also be possible to sustain oxygen for the crew and passengers and navigate once in outer space, and eventually return to earth without too many problems? Are there any legal problems with this either?
2007-04-24 17:57:52 · 4 answers · asked by mftabobbm 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Well,, I'm not expert,, but the whole leaving the earths atmosphere thing? I believe that the object leaving the atmosphere is supposed to be specially constructed out of specialized materials that will sustain the immense amount of pressure and heat that one will incur while leaving the atmosphere. Ever notice what a meteor does when it tries to enter the atmosphere? It catches on fire and begins to disintegrate? I think that fire and disintegration might be issues for your airplane.
2007-04-24 18:04:09 · answer #1 · answered by Scorpio 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you mean can we go into space in a currently available aircraft, then not a chance! There have been a number of projects looking at sub-orbital aircraft, which would go into space on a ballistic trajectory, but they're a long way from becoming reality.
2007-04-25 05:00:31 · answer #2 · answered by Iridflare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't leave the atmosphere in an aeroplane because the engines need air to work and the wings need air to generate lift. The higher you go the thinner the air, so the less your engines work and the less lift you generate.
2007-04-25 04:43:07 · answer #3 · answered by Jason T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ROTFLMSFAO!!!!!
There are no technical problems that a few years and several billion dollars couldn't solve.
As for legal problems? Read the Federal Aviation Regulations (in particular Subpart A. 61.1 and Subpart B, 91.61 thru 91.109)
Doug
2007-04-25 01:17:47 · answer #4 · answered by doug_donaghue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋