Can spaceships refuel in space?

The reuse/refuel equation A Starship launch system that can be fully reused on a weekly or even daily basis but can’t be rapidly and easily refueled in space simply doesn’t have the performance needed to affordably build, supply, and populate a city on another planet (or Moon).

How many times will Starship refuel?

ELI5 why does Starship need to refuel up to 10 times in orbit before it can carry out a moon mission?

What is the purpose of the Dragon in space?

CAPSULE. The Dragon capsule, also known as the pressurized section, allows for the transport of people as well as environmentally sensitive cargo. Dragon is equipped with Draco thrusters that allow Dragon to maneuver while on orbit and 8 SuperDracos that power the spacecraft’s launch escape system.

How long will it take a ship to get to Mars?

The trip to Mars will take about seven months and about 300 million miles (480 million kilometers). During that journey, engineers have several opportunities to adjust the spacecraft’s flight path, to make sure its speed and direction are best for arrival at Jezero Crater on Mars.

How do you make Rocket Fuel?

You can easily make homemade rocket fuel using potassium nitrate, sugar, and water alone. Just let the sugar cook down a little more to ensure that it’s melted enough to make it manageable.

Can other spacecraft refuel other spacecraft?

There are plans for two additional spacecraft to assist with refueling other spacecraft, namely: The ISS is periodically refueled by its cargo supply ships. NASA’s Robotic Refueling Mission has experimented with refueling satellites.

How is the International Space Station refueled?

The ISS is periodically refueled by its cargo supply ships. NASA’s Robotic Refueling Mission has experimented with refueling satellites. DARPA’s Orbital Express demonstrated hydrazine refueling (among other autonomous orbital maintenance operations) between two satellites in 2007.

Is robotic refueling the key to future space exploration?

The recent successful robotic refueling exercises conducted at the International Space Station may foreshadow what a group of international space students see as the key to future exploration of the solar system.

What are some space missions that did not use fuel transfers?

Apollo/LEM- No fuel transfer attempted. Apollo/ Soyuz- No fuel transfer attempted. Hubble Space Telescope- Has no propulsion, thus no refueling was possible. Other Shuttle satellite servicing missions- I have found a few other missions, but none with fuel transfers.

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