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How long does it take the shuttle to circle the earth?
The space shuttle took approximately 90 minutes to circle the Earth in low Earth orbit at a speed of about 17,500 miles per hour.
What was the name of the first space shuttle to ever go into outer space?
The Columbia it was launched by NASA on April 12, 1981. It became the first shuttle to orbit (circle around) Earth.
What was the last space shuttle to orbit earth?
Space Shuttle Atlantis.
How fast does a space shuttle fly?
A space shuttle can reach speeds of about 17,500 miles per hour (28,000 kilometers per hour) in low Earth orbit. This allows the shuttle to circle the Earth once approximately every 90 minutes.
What is the second space shuttle to orbit the earth?
The second space shuttle to orbit the Earth was the Space Shuttle Challenger. It completed its first mission on April 9, 1983.
How long does it take the shuttle to circle the earth?
The space shuttle took approximately 90 minutes to circle the Earth in low Earth orbit at a speed of about 17,500 miles per hour.
What was the name of the first space shuttle to ever go into outer space?
The Columbia it was launched by NASA on April 12, 1981. It became the first shuttle to orbit (circle around) Earth.
What was the last space shuttle to orbit earth?
Space Shuttle Atlantis.
Can you see the shuttle in space?
You can not see the space shuttle on Earth, but you can see it in a rocket!
How fast does a space shuttle fly?
A space shuttle can reach speeds of about 17,500 miles per hour (28,000 kilometers per hour) in low Earth orbit. This allows the shuttle to circle the Earth once approximately every 90 minutes.
What is the second space shuttle to orbit the earth?
The second space shuttle to orbit the Earth was the Space Shuttle Challenger. It completed its first mission on April 9, 1983.
Can space shuttle circle the runway before landing?
No, the space shuttle did not have the capability to circle the runway like traditional airplanes due to its design and trajectory upon re-entry. It followed a predetermined path and did not have the ability to change its landing location.
Did the space shuttle discovery make it to the moon?
No. The Space Shuttle were built for near Earth obital missions.
How does a space shuttle launch into outer space?
The space shuttle is launched into Outer Space by having it attached to the rocket that launches up as well as the space shuttle and gradually the rocket falls apart and lands in the Pacific ocean. It often lands there. The space shuttle then continues its mission alone.
What was the first space shuttle to reach Earth's Orbit?
The first space shuttle to reach Earth's orbit was the Space Shuttle Columbia, which completed its maiden flight on April 12, 1981.
What does a space shuttle feel like?
A space shuttle feels like a smooth ride during liftoff with a sense of acceleration and increased G-forces. Once in space, the shuttle feels weightless and the sensation is often described as floating. Reentry can feel turbulent and intense as the shuttle reenters the Earth's atmosphere.
Can the space shuttle travel to the moon?
No. The space shuttle can only reach low Earth orbit.
