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If it were possible to have a fully fueled space shuttle with its boosters and external tank in Earth orbit how fast could it go if it launched?
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∙ 15y ago
the space shuttle always, no matter what, has a maximum speed of 18,000 mph. the shuttle takes 17,500 mph to reach orbit. because of more fuel, it wouldn't go faster, it would just last longer.
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How many external boosters propel the space shuttle into orbit?
two
What is really the space shuttle?
Contrary to popular belief, the Space Shuttle is the orbiter, external boosters and external tanks combined. The bit that actually goes into space is called the orbiter.
How does space shuttle work?
first the rocket boosters carry it into space then the external tank pushes the shuttle above earth then when the shuttle is ready the external tank falls off and the shuttle is ready for its mission then after its mission the shuttle lands and blows out a parachute come out from the back to help the shuttle slow down.any parts from the rocket or shuttle can be reused except the external tank.
How does a space shuttle work?
first the rocket boosters carry it into space then the external tank pushes the shuttle above earth then when the shuttle is ready the external tank falls off and the shuttle is ready for its mission then after its mission the shuttle lands and blows out a parachute come out from the back to help the shuttle slow down.any parts from the rocket or shuttle can be reused except the external tank.
Why boosters are used in space shuttle?
Well they are used because without them the space shuttle would not be able to have enough force to escape the earths gravity when it was being launched.
Where does the shuttle take off from?
Launch Pad - it is shot off to space vertically with SRB (solid rocket boosters) - havent you seen om TV - shuttle being launched??
What are the major parts - or components - of the space shuttle?
the external tank, solid rocket boosters, and the orbiter, which most people refer to as the shuttle. The shuttle is the whole thing, when all three are together at one.
How did people get the space shuttle in space?
The space shuttle was lifted into space by means of the rockets fueled via the Solid Recovery Boosters (SRB's) and the large External Tank.
Space shuttle that makes it fly?
The Shuttle is launched by two Solid Booster Rockets attached to a large rust-colored fuel tank. In space, it uses it's own boosters.
How much does the space shuttle weigh?
The Space Shuttle weighs 165,000 pounds empty and with the Shuttle, external tank, solid rocket boosters and all the fuel combined the total weight is 4.4 million pounds. The Shuttle can also carry a 65,000 pound payload.
How many meters long is the space shuttle?
The orbiter itself is 37.24 m in length, the external tank is 46.9m, and the Solid Rocket Boosters are 45.6m.
What are rocket boosters?
The engines for the space shuttle.
