03. How long is a spacecraft? (A K2S Question)

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Theoretically, a spacecraft can be any length providing it is light enough and strong enough to withstand the launch forces. Practical limits come from the requirement to move and assemble the pieces at the launch site.


Answer provided by Jon H. Brown


Image:K2S logosmall.jpg Question and Answer extracted from the book Kids to Space - by Lonnie Schorer