Firing the Space Shuttle Main Engines (SSMEs)

Name: Firing the Space Shuttle Main Engines (SSMEs)
Uploaded: 2009-10-04T15:09:52Z
Duration: 5 min
Description: Learn about the chemical reaction that occurs when liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen are combined to operate the space shuttle's three main engines. See how this controlled explosion moves the shuttle up into orbit.

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Learn about the chemical reaction that occurs when liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen are combined to operate the space shuttle's three main engines. See how this controlled explosion moves the shuttle up into orbit.

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