curious.....
2007-09-04 07:23:40 · 9 answers · asked by apples and pears 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Because there's no aero (air).
2007-09-04 07:28:24 · answer #1 · answered by supastremph 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Airplanes rely on the concept of lift due to a difference in pressure created along its wings. without sufficient difference in pressure, it will not fly. space is at a vacuum compaired to earth (still contains some particles so it is not at a perfect vacuum but still much less than earth) so there is not sufficient difference in air pressure to create the lift needed to operate a conventional plane.
plus most airplanes require oxygen, but a prop plane doesnt (but still wouldnt get enough speed to operate due to the lack of air to propell through)
2007-09-04 15:15:18 · answer #2 · answered by somethin_fierce 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aeroplanes need air to fly on and to burn their fuel. In space there is NO AIR.
2007-09-04 14:33:59 · answer #3 · answered by Pandian p.c. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The control of an airplane depends on surrounding air. In addition, you cannot use regular airplane engines that depend on using oxygen from the air.
2007-09-04 14:31:14 · answer #4 · answered by nosf37 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In space there is no air to give the plane lift.
2007-09-07 21:22:09 · answer #5 · answered by johnandeileen2000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No aero in space comes to mind.
2007-09-04 14:26:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
airplanes = run in air. space = no air.
2007-09-04 14:31:11 · answer #7 · answered by Princess LovAngel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
aero implies air and there is no air in space.
2007-09-04 14:26:49 · answer #8 · answered by civil_av8r 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
airplanes run on fuel and require oxygen to burn it.
Space has no oxygen.
The space shuttle bring its own oxygen tanks to burn its fuel.
2007-09-04 14:28:18 · answer #9 · answered by Kent H 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋