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ou need maths to get anything to space in the first place: Complex calculations are needed to determine the amount of fuel required to send a given load into the orbit you want it to go to.
You will also need to calculate the orbit in order for example to obtain a geosynchronous orbit for your satelite.
GPS equipment has to perform calculations to determine how far it is from each of the satelites it can receive, and then calculate the position of the GPS device.
GPS satelites were designed by the US Military, but becasue they would be available commercially the US Army limited the accuracy that could be obtained from GPS to 10m. Until some clever bloke worked out how to calculate much more precise positioning by taking into account the phase between the signals from the GPS satelites - so we can now all get GPS positioning accurate to a few cm!
Space probes send tracking data to Earth wher controlers determine where the probe is and if a correction is needed to the trajectory.
These corrections are then performed by sithcing some control jets on for a short and precise time interval.
Sometimes on some maneuvers (such as orbital insertions) it might take too long for the info to be sent to Earth and an instruction to be sent back. So the calculations are performed by the probes themselves using complex computer programs to determine the requried trajectory corrections.
These are just a few examples.
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What is the definition of the math term sample space?
the space used to show a sample promblem.
How is math used in amusement parks?
It's geometry. There is math used o measure length of rides, measure space available
Does it rain in space?
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How is math used in making a house?
Perimeter, wall boarding, alignment, space in a room, door frames, garages space, the electrical, water plumbing, etc.
How long does it take travel to outer space?
A few hours, like 3-6 I think. But if your planning on going to outer space then bring a helmet!
What is the game on cool math where you are jumping in outer space?
super santa kicker
What are space rockets?
That refers to a rocket that goes into outer space - or that is used to drive something into outer space.
What is the space shuttle used for?
to go to outer space
What is outer space also know as?
Outer space is also known as the universe aka a word used in space science.
Math puzzle what did the alien from outer space say to the green book?
Lead me to your readers.
Can a giant plastic space bubble be used in outer space?
yes
What are called vehicle used to fly into outer space?
the called space shuttles
Which instrument was used to see outer space?
A Telescope
What is a word for a space?
outer (as in "outer space")
Why can't a pencil be used in outer space?
The led in outer-space will break apart.. In the air and just fall.. But I don't think someone is gonna do an assignment in space anyway.
What is the definition of the math term sample space?
the space used to show a sample promblem.
How they get the satellite into outer space?
they built it in outer space
