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Which layer of the atmosphere does the space shuttle travel in?

the space shuttle travel in the trophosphere.


What was the need for a space shuttle?

To break the atmosphere and go into space easily.


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


What does it feel like when a space shuttle break through earths atmosphere?

it feels good


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.


Why does a space shuttle need to travel so fast when entering earths atmosphere?

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.


Does the Earth's rotation affect a space shuttle launch?

Yes. It is harder for a Space Shuttle to break through the Earth's atmosphere when it's going against the rotation of Earth.


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 has space shuttle travel revolutionised space travel?

Well for starters we are actually able to get into space with a space shuttle...


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.


What was the 2nd space shuttle in space?

Second space shuttle in space was Challenger, but second space shuttle ever was Enterprise, what was made for testing in atmosphere.