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How many G's does the space shuttle do at launch?

The space shuttle experienced about 3 G's (3 times the force of Earth's gravity) during launch. This force occurred as the shuttle accelerated into space to overcome Earth's gravity.


What keeps a space shuttle in orbit from falling gack to earth?

A space shuttle remains in orbit due to a balance between its forward motion and the downward pull of Earth's gravity. The shuttle's speed allows it to continually fall toward Earth while also moving tangentially, creating a curved path around the planet. This balance of speed and gravity results in the shuttle orbiting Earth rather than falling back to the surface.


How is gravity created on space shuttle?

There is no gravity in a space shuttle, unless its on the ground. The technology of "Gravity Coils" which generate artificial gravity has not been developed. Inducing a feeling of gravity like the old scifi movies "big wheel" space stations only works for very large structures


What speed does the space shuttle have to reach to escape earths gravity?

17,500 miles per hour puts the shuttle in orbit. BUT the gravity is still there. I'm fact there is about 90% of the gravity while the shuttle is on the ground. That great rate of speed is required to keep the shuttle from falling back to earth. At that speed the shuttle is basically falling around the planet.


How does a space shuttle get past earth's gravity?

A space shuttle overcomes Earth's gravity by using powerful rockets to propel itself upwards with enough speed to escape the pull of gravity. Once in space, the shuttle continues to move forward at a high velocity, which counteracts the force of gravity and allows it to remain in orbit around the Earth.

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At what altitude does the Earth's gravity no longer have an effect on the astronauts or the space shuttle?

At what altitude does the Earth's gravity no longer have an effect on the astronauts or the space shuttle?


Is there gravity pulling on orbiting shuttle?

Absolutely; the gravitational field of the planet Earth extends to the shuttle and much farther; the moon is held in its orbit by the Earth's gravity, and the shuttle doesn't travel nearly as far as the moon.


How can a man resist Gravity of Earth?

A man cannot resist the gravitational pull of Earth, as gravity is a fundamental force of nature. Gravity is what keeps us grounded to the Earth's surface and allows objects to maintain their position in space.


How many G's does the space shuttle do at launch?

The space shuttle experienced about 3 G's (3 times the force of Earth's gravity) during launch. This force occurred as the shuttle accelerated into space to overcome Earth's gravity.


What keeps a space shuttle in orbit from falling gack to earth?

A space shuttle remains in orbit due to a balance between its forward motion and the downward pull of Earth's gravity. The shuttle's speed allows it to continually fall toward Earth while also moving tangentially, creating a curved path around the planet. This balance of speed and gravity results in the shuttle orbiting Earth rather than falling back to the surface.


How is gravity created on space shuttle?

There is no gravity in a space shuttle, unless its on the ground. The technology of "Gravity Coils" which generate artificial gravity has not been developed. Inducing a feeling of gravity like the old scifi movies "big wheel" space stations only works for very large structures


After a shuttle is launched into orbit what happens to gravity?

There is no gravity in space but the shuttle stays in orbit because of the Earths gravity and inertia. The inertia keeps it going in a circular motion. In space the Earth's gravity is strong enough to hold something in orbit but not strong enough to pull it to Earth's surface.


What speed does the space shuttle have to reach to escape earths gravity?

17,500 miles per hour puts the shuttle in orbit. BUT the gravity is still there. I'm fact there is about 90% of the gravity while the shuttle is on the ground. That great rate of speed is required to keep the shuttle from falling back to earth. At that speed the shuttle is basically falling around the planet.


How does a space shuttle get past earth's gravity?

A space shuttle overcomes Earth's gravity by using powerful rockets to propel itself upwards with enough speed to escape the pull of gravity. Once in space, the shuttle continues to move forward at a high velocity, which counteracts the force of gravity and allows it to remain in orbit around the Earth.


The space shuttle orbits Earth at approximately 8000 M per S. The shuttle stays in orbit because the?

Combination of gravity and the shuttle's inertia creates a curved path parallel to Earth's surface.


Explain why a space shuttle will stay in in orbit around the earth and will not fall to the earth?

The space shuttle is traveling at a speed such that its fall to earth matches the curvature of the earth. As a result, it is "falling" to the earth at the same rate that the earth's surface is rotating away, so it stays in orbit.


Is there gravity between earth and the space shuttle as it orbits earth?

Yes, there is the force of gravity when the Space Shuttle is in space. The Earth's gravity is a force which continues throughout space, however diminishing as it travels further out (similar to the suns light traveling throughout space). A good example of the gravity's force in space would be the tool bag lost on a spacewalk which fell back to Earth. Also, the gravity in space seems much less due to the fact there is very little to no atmosphere weighing on the space craft (depending on altitude). On Earth atmosphere at sea level ways 14.7 pounds per square inch and gets lighter as you climb.