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It has to overcome its' own weight and obtain a speed of 17,500 miles an hour to escape the Earths' gravitational pull. That is 3.38 x 1012 Joules. 3,380,000,000,000 joules.
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Why does a space shuttle need to travel so fast when entering earths atmosphere?
Although it reaches incredible speeds, a Space Shuttle is not going fast when it enters the atmosphere. The gravitational pull of Earth, or just gravity, are pulling down on the space shuttle with immense force.
What do you need to survive in the space shuttle?
you need everything in space shuttle a oxygen to breathe,dry and packed food to eat,
How much power does the shuttle need when travelling through space?
Almost none, there is no resistance in a vacuum.
What type of fuel does the space shuttle need?
It uses rocket fuel
What happens after the shace shuttle takes off?
After the space shuttle takes off, it goes into outer space. The astronauts in the space ship keep in contact with the people in case they need help, but are on their own for the most part.
Why does a space shuttle need to travel so fast when entering earths atmosphere?
Although it reaches incredible speeds, a Space Shuttle is not going fast when it enters the atmosphere. The gravitational pull of Earth, or just gravity, are pulling down on the space shuttle with immense force.
What do you need to survive in the space shuttle?
you need everything in space shuttle a oxygen to breathe,dry and packed food to eat,
What matriel is need to built space shuttle?
thermal insulation materials that were used on the space shuttle
How much power does the shuttle need when travelling through space?
Almost none, there is no resistance in a vacuum.
What was the need for a space shuttle?
To break the atmosphere and go into space easily.
Does a space shuttle have an oven?
No. All of the astronauts food is pre-made and packaged. This eliminates the need for cleanup or damage to the space shuttle's instrumentation.
Why do you need the space shuttle?
Obviously we don't. The idea behind the Shuttle was to be a cost effective, reusable transport.
What kind of space shuttle need?
I dont know what your talking about
What is the essentials you need to get to Jupiter?
a Space Shuttle and a air suit
Why does space shuttle need thrust?
To move? Search "thrust" in google
What type of fuel does the space shuttle need?
It uses rocket fuel
How does a space shuttle land safely on the moon?
No space shuttle has landed on the moon. The craft would need ample landing space to do so. But even then, the shuttle could not LEAVE the moon, since the boosters needed to lift off would not be present.
