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What does the shuttle pass through as it enters earths atmosphere?
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∙ 14y ago
The ozone layer.
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How hot does a space shuttle get when re enters earths atmosphere?
3,000+ F
How hot does a space shuttle get when re-enters earths atmosphere?
The leading edges of the Space Shuttle's wings get to almost 3000 deg F during a normal reentry into earth's atmosphere.
Why do space shuttles heat up when they re-enter into the earths atmosphere?
When the shuttle goes from the vacuum of space and enters the earths atmosphere, it heats up because of simple friction. The friction is from the shuttle going so fast and hitting the atmosphere. Same reason you sometimes see meteor showers.
What is a meteroid that enters earths atmosphere?
When a meteoroid enters the Earth's atmosphere, it is called a meteor. A meteor that passes through the atmosphere and strikes the ground is called a meteorite.
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.
What happens when a space shuttle enters the atmosphere?
energy is lost
What is a meteor calls when it enters earths atmosphere?
A meteorite.
What do you call rock that enters earths atmosphere?
Meteor
What is the name of a shooting star before it enters the earths atmosphere?
The correct name for a shooting star is a Meteorite. Before a meteorite enters the Earths atmosphere it is called a Meteoroid.
What temperature is the space shuttle when it re-enters the atmosphere?
+3,000 F.
How does the Space Shuttle reenter the Earth's atmosphere?
The shuttle maneuvers itself and burns it's OMS engines. This causes the shuttle to slow down to a point where the earths gravity can pull it back to earth. As the shuttle enters the high earth atmosphere it is slowed down as the atmosphere hits the craft heating it up. The shuttle then performs a series of 'S' turns slowing it down even further, until it reaches its final approach speed for landing.
What produces streak of light as it enters the earths atmosphere?
meteor
