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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.
How fast did the space shuttle orbit the earth?
17,500 mph
How fast does a space shuttle go when it comes back to earth?
The space shuttle has a reentry speed of about 17,000 miles per hour.
How fast do the shuttle travel from earth to space?
5 thousand per hour
How fast does a space shuttle orbit the earth?
It flies over 17,000 mph.
How fast is the space shuttle traveling in miles around the earth in 30 minutes?
About 8,750 miles.
How fast does a space shuttle travel around earth in miles per hour?
17,580 MPH
How fast is the space shuttle traveling as it orbits the Earth?
Answer The speed in orbit is around 17500 miles an hour.
How long does it take the space shuttle to reach outer space from launch?
It takes about 8 minutes from launch for the shuttle to reach space. How is that for speed? Once in space, the space shuttle and the International Space Station orbit the Earth about 16 times a day. They are actually traveling faster than a bullet! That fast rate of speed along with Earth's gravity keep them in orbit around our planet
How fast does Atlantis space shuttle?
The shuttle's speed is close to 230 km an hour so that is the way it can orbit hte earth close to 50 times a day.
What are the advantages of a space shuttle when it goes into space or even when it is getting ready to do a launch into space?
the shuttle goes fast and when it is in space,it become less weight so it goes easier on the space shuttle.
Why must the space shuttle go so fast?
It has to move fast so it can escape gravity's pull on the shuttle.
