2007-06-19 14:34:40 · 6 answers · asked by tal z 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
By smelling it....
2007-06-19 14:37:14 · answer #1 · answered by Rampage 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The space station's position in space is precisely known and and sending the shuttle to it's site is planed by the crew at ground control.
2007-06-23 04:41:38 · answer #2 · answered by johnandeileen2000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NASA carefully calculates where the ISS will be when the Shuttle should be ready to dock, so they can put a shuttle up in the right place at the right time, so they can meet up with as little dificulty as possible...
2007-06-23 13:35:51 · answer #3 · answered by Lexington 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The launch of the shuttle is timed very carefully to take place inside a "launch window"... a period of time that will make it easy for the shuttle to 'catch up to' the ISS once it is in orbit.
2007-06-19 15:11:28 · answer #4 · answered by eggman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NASA keeps track constantly of where the ISS and space shuttle are located using satellites and radio transmitters. You can go to the NASA website and download a program that will show you their position above the earth and when they would pass over your area also.
2007-06-19 14:41:46 · answer #5 · answered by Steve W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is the only parking place up there!
2007-06-19 14:42:12 · answer #6 · answered by ardw7 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋