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What does a orbiter in a space rocket do?
it lets you orbit around space and go back to earth safely
How fast do the planets orbit the earth?
The planets do not orbit the Earth, they orbit the sun.
What do you use to travel around the moon?
the same thing an astranaut uses. Me? I use my T.I.E. fighter, but most astronauts use a moon orbiter - a small capsule attach to a huge rocket that gets them into space and near the moon. The orbiter has small jets to control where it goes in orbit. In some of the missions there has been a lander that separated from the orbiter and allowed astronauts to walk on the moon, then rejoin the orbiter for the trip home. Note: The Lunar orbiters have all been 1 time use vehicles and the Space Shuttle was never designed as a lunar orbiter, but as an Earth Orbiter, a freight truck between earth surface and low earth orbit.
How fast does Saturn orbit the earth?
Saturn does not orbit the Earth; it orbits the Sun. The Moon orbits the Earth.
How fast do the satellites orbit the earth?
Faster than you
Is it easier to examine Neptune with a telescope from Earth or with an orbiter?
The use of a telescope from orbit is going to be more clear. It is not very easy to do so, though. The orbit eliminates atmospheric interference. However, you have to get the telescope into orbit in order to use it. And connect to it from your remote location.
How fast is the orbit of earth?
About 30 km. per second.
How fast did the space shuttle orbit the earth?
17,500 mph
How fast does the Earth?
In its orbit around the Sun, the Earth moves at 30 km/second.
How fast is a space shuttle in the space?
The orbiter's velocity on orbit is approximately 25,405 feet per second (17,322 statute miles per hour). In order to return to earth, the shuttle fires its Orbital Manuevering Engines (OMS) in the direction opposite to its orbit . It only slows down by about 200 m.p.h. in order to begin "falling" back to earth. by abdi2k10!!!!!!
How may years does it take to orbit the earth?
it depends how fast your going
Why does the space shuttle turn a few seconds after take off?
There are a number of reasons why the shuttle rolled to a "heads down" position with the crew cockpit facing down. This is the position the orbiter is in while in orbit. Many of the antennae the orbiter uses to communicate with the ground are located on the top of the orbiter. This "heads down" position maximizing performance of these communications. This also allows the the shuttle to reach the orbit required for its low earth orbit missions. After clearing the launch tower, the shuttle stack performs a roll and pitch set its orbital inclination to achieve low orbit. T We think of the shuttle launching upwards to reach orbit but acceleration is much more horizontal than vertical. This is required to reach the over 17,000 mph required to achieve low earth orbit.
