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MECO stands for "Main Engine Cutoff". At this point, the shuttle is flying only with its three main engines. At MECO a sequence of events happens including throttling power back on the engines and the final result is that the main engines of the shuttle are shut down. Soon after this, the external tank is cut free since it's now mostly drained of fuel and oxidizer.
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What speed does a space shuttle reach during take off?
The shuttle at takeoff is accelerating through approx. Mach 2 by the time it reaches what we call maximum dynamic pressure or Max Q. This is when the shuttle rolls back, or "throttles back", this is done by the shape of the Solid Rocket boosters. After it has reached Max Q, it then acclerates to about Mach 26 by the time it reaches MECO or Main Engine Cut Out. This is the final Orbital Velocity, they will then determine if they need a PC+1 burn, or a PC+2 burn, this is the Peri-Cythinon Burn +1 at MECO, or the Peri-Cynthinon burn +2 at the Apogee, or the highest point of the orbit, they usually have no need for a PC+1 burn, so they will do a PC+2 burn, to circularize the orbit.
Why can you stand on the earths surface but not the Moon's surface?
You can stand on the moon surface if you can get there
How many degrees of altitude are between the North and South pole?
When you stand at the North Pole, you stand on the ice frozen over the Arctic Ocean -- sea level. When you stand at the South Pole, you stand on the continent of Antarctica and about 9,000 feet of ice.
Why does your hair stand straight in space?
It doesn't always stand straight. (But you are right, most of the time it does) It is weightless, so it floats.
What does the first ''A'' in NASA stand for?
aeronautics
When was Meco born?
Meco was born on 1939-11-29.
What has the author Jose Meco written?
Jose Meco has written: 'Fliesenkultur in Portugal'
When was Meco Plays The Wizard of Oz created?
Meco Plays The Wizard of Oz was created in 1979.
When was José Luís Ábalos Meco born?
José Luís Ábalos Meco was born in 1959.
When was Éric Di Meco born?
Éric Di Meco was born on 1963-09-07.
What is the nationality of Olympique de Marseille's Eric Di Meco?
The nationality of Olympique de Marseille's Eric Di Meco is France.
Where can one compare the various Meco grills?
The Meco Corporation website has a comparison tool that can be used to view multiple grills at once. It can be found at Mecocorp. The Target website has Meco grills for sale, you can compare up to three models at a time.
How will kendra name her baby?
meco Jackson
Who was one of the best known pioneers to cross the Appalachians to rech Kentucky?
Daniel Boonie ............ meco
How many goals did Eric Di Meco score for Olympique de Marseille?
Eric Di Meco scored 13 goals for Olympique de Marseille.
What albums have been released by Meco?
The albums released by Meco are "Star Wars and Other Galactic Funk", "Encounters of Every Kind", "Meco Plays the Wizard of Oz", "Superman and Other Galactic Heroes", "Moondancer", "Meco Plays Music From the Empire Strikes Back", "Christmas in the Stars: Star Wars Christmas Album", "Music From Star Trek and Music From The Black Hole", "Across the Galaxy", "The American Werewolf in London", Pop Goes the Movies", "Swingtime's Greatest Hits", "Ewok Celebration", "Hooked on Instrumental", "The Best of Meco", "The Complete Star Wars Collection", and "Star Wars Party".
What does queres meco entu cara mean?
do you want semen in your face
