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How does the space shuttle catch up to the space station if the shuttle is 8000 miles behind?
But, since it's a inefficient use of fuel to have to "catch up" the Shuttle is launched in such a way that it's close to the station when it arrives in orbit.
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How long does it take to get to the space shuttle to the space station?
It takes about 8.5 minutes for a space shuttle to reach orbit and then rendezvous with the International Space Station, which orbits approximately 250 miles above Earth.
What is the speed of the shuttle and the International Space Station when they are chasing each other?
They go about 17,500 miles per hour.
How long does it take the space shuttle to reach space stations?
The space shuttle took about 8.5 minutes to reach the International Space Station after launch. The shuttle travelled at speeds of around 17,500 miles per hour to reach the ISS, which is in low Earth orbit.
At what altitude does the shuttle orbit Earth?
Space Shuttle orbiters generally match the 236 nautical miles orbit of the International Space Station. Missions servicing the Hubble Space Telescope are at 320 nautical miles.
If the moon is 450000 miles from earth and NASA launches a shuttle into earths atmosphere which is 100 miles long and the shuttle travels 12000 miles an hour how long will the shuttle be in space?
First, the Moon is about 240,000 miles from Earth. Second, the Shuttle couldn't go there on a bet. If you are talking about an average speed of 12,000 miles an hour, then obviously the answer is 20 hours to go 240,000.
What is the closest train station to download festival?
The closest train station to the Download Festival, held at Donington Park in the UK, is East Midlands Parkway. It is approximately 15 miles away from the festival site. Attendees can take a taxi or use shuttle services from the station to reach the festival grounds. Alternatively, some may opt to travel to Derby station, which is about 20 miles away, and then use local transportation options.
If the International Space Station is only 199 to 215 miles away from earth why does it take so long for the shuttle to get there at the speed it travels?
The space shuttle does not go directly to the ISS. There are many in-space preparations that have to be done before the complicated docking process can begin. The space shuttle systems need to be checked in orbit and the payload bay doors need to be opened. Since the Columbia disaster, there is also an additional safety check of the shuttle's thermal tiles by the robotic arm and boom. It usually takes some time for the shuttle to catch up with the ISS - about two days. It would be too dangerous to launch the shuttle directly towards the ISS and it is deliberately launched when the ISS is not passing overhead.
How many miles has the space shuttle flown?
Discovery is NASA's oldest space shuttle and it has been in flight for more than 25 years. Currently, it has traveled 148,221,675 miles.
How high does the shuttle orbit?
The Space Shuttle orbited at an altitude of around 185 kilometers (115 miles) to 643 kilometers (400 miles) above Earth's surface.
How high can a space shuttle go?
The space shuttle typically reached an altitude of about 350 miles (560 kilometers) above Earth during its missions. This allowed it to reach low Earth orbit to perform tasks like deploying satellites, conducting experiments, and visiting the International Space Station.
What speed did the Mir satellite orbit Earth?
The MIR station was in low earth orbit ( about 300 km or 200 miles) and traveled at 17,200 mph (27,700 km/hr), about the same as the space shuttle.
How fast does a space shuttle travel in earths atmosphere?
A space shuttle reentering Earth's atmosphere travels at speeds around 17,500 miles per hour. This high speed generates intense heat due to friction with the air, causing the iconic glowing plasma trail behind the shuttle.
