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Why does a space shuttle need to travel so fast when entering earths atmosphere?
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∙ 11y ago
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.
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How fast does a space shuttle need to be traveling when it leaves the earths atmosphere?
It has to travel at least 17,000MPH.
How fast does a space shuttle travel in earths atmosphere?
the history channal said around 17,880 mph for any rocket
Which layer of the atmosphere does the space shuttle travel in?
the space shuttle travel in the trophosphere.
How do astronauts travel in space and escape earths atmosphere?
Astronauts travel in space and escape earth's atmosphere by wearing gravity resistant suits and traveling to outer space in a space shuttle that is insulated against the elements.
In which layer of the atmosphere does the space shuttle travel?
troposphere
How high in the earths atmosphere does a space shuttle travel?
230 miles out into space
How fast does a space shuttle need to be traveling when it leaves the earths atmosphere?
It has to travel at least 17,000MPH.
How fast does a space shuttle travel in earths atmosphere?
the history channal said around 17,880 mph for any rocket
Which layer of the atmosphere does the space shuttle travel in?
the space shuttle travel in the trophosphere.
How do astronauts travel in space and escape earths atmosphere?
Astronauts travel in space and escape earth's atmosphere by wearing gravity resistant suits and traveling to outer space in a space shuttle that is insulated against the elements.
In which layer of the atmosphere does the space shuttle travel?
troposphere
What medium does the sound wave travel through to get from the shuttle?
We will assume you are asking about the Space Shuttle, a reusable spacecraft flown by NASA. While the shuttle is lifting off and in the atmosphere any sound generated by the shuttle will travel through the air. When the shuttle is in orbit there is no (or very very little) air and any sound that would have been generated by the shuttle will not be transmitted. There is a pressurized atmosphere within the shuttle that allows the voices of the astronauts to travel within the shuttle just as it does on the surface of the Earth.
What are the roles of the space shuttle and the space station in the space program?
The ISS and shuttle programs were designed as a stepping stone to interplanetary travel. The programs test the ability of humans to endure long periods of exposure to living in space and conduct experiments on long term affects of space travel. Space travel to other planets would be best initiated outside the earths atmosphere and the Space Shuttle, as the name implies is the vehicle designed to transcend earth's atmosphere with equipment, supplies and astronauts.
How fast does the space shuttle travel to break atmosphere?
40,000 km/h
What is the difference between airplane and spaceshuttle?
Airplanes are used for transportation within the earths atmosphere where as spaceships are for travel outside and eventually back into the earths atmosphere
How far do you have to travel in order to leave the earths atmosphere and go into space?
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How does the temperature changes as you travel through earths atmosphere?
It changes to a next temperture
