What happens if you shoot in space?

Welcome to our channel, where we dive into the fascinating world of physics! In today's video, we are embarking on a mind-bending journey to explore what happens when you shoot in space. 🚀✨

Have you ever wondered how projectiles behave in a zero-gravity environment? Join us as we delve into the realm of scientific theories and simulations to uncover the secrets behind shooting in space.

We'll discuss topics such as the absence of air resistance, the role of gravity, and how the trajectory of a shot can be completely different in space compared to Earth. Prepare to have your mind blown as we reveal the unexpected consequences of firing projectiles where the laws of physics may just be a little different.

But that's not all! We'll also explore the potential applications of shooting in space and how it impacts space missions, satellite launches, and future explorations beyond our planet. 🌌🛰️

Don't forget to hit the like button if you found this video fascinating, and share it with your friends who have a curious mind about space and physics. We can't wait to embark on this cosmic journey with you! ✨🔭

[clydeharless]

Unless you want to hear the same thing over and over again, skip to the 7 min mark, then you'll only hear it a couple of times.

[toysoldier]

When I was a youngster (1960's) I was already reading science fiction. One book's plot was based on war in space between the USA and the USSR. The functioning of conventional weapons in space and the straight trajectory of projectiles were covered, much more concisely, as well as the vulnerability of space vehicles to ordinary ammunition. You just can't boost heavy armor into space, and small holes are enough to put a vehicle out of service.

[trevorgale]

This needs to be edited, it goes over the same points about 4 times.

[williamwalker]

That is a simple question to answer. And the statement that the "gunpowder' needs the atmospheric oxygen to burn is false. The explosives contain the oxygen in the molecules of the explosive. This has to be tempered however with how modern ammunition would change with a prolonged vacuum exposure. But if the ammunition which is already pretty well sealed was further sealed for use in a vacuum it would work wonderfully giving excellent ballistics, the shooter would only need to compensate for the recoil, the backwards acceleration.

[houm]

Why explain everything 2 or 3 times???

[boptah]

A few points
1/ when you fire a gun in space the expanding gas separates the bullet from the gun, but in the nanosecond the bullet has left the barrel the gas goes into 'joule free expansion'.
2/ Both the bullet and gun would then be attracted to the strongest com[patible gravitational fields. This is impossible to escape. . Gravity extends to infinity.

[kevanhubbard]

It would be unwise as the cold would make the steel very brittle and you might end up with a hand grenade and the fragments moving rather more swiftly than on Earth!

[JustSir]

I'd imagine the sub freezing temp of interstellar space would cause any lubricants to freeze up solid. I wonder what the effect of such cold temps would be on the other various components like springs.

[jstewart]

When you are monetized, do you get paid for length? Sounds like a dumb question, but I ask because this video, as are many, is too long. It could have been cut in half easily. Same info but not repeated 3 to 4 times. I know people are stupid, but I think you're underestimating HOW stupid they are.