The shuttle lands at between 213 to 226 mph (343 to 364 kph).
Because landing at 25,000 km/h is impossible.
The space shuttle uses a parachute after landing to slow down its descent and help it come to a controlled stop. The parachute reduces the impact force on the shuttle and allows for a safer landing for astronauts and equipment onboard.
The last space shuttle landing was by Space Shuttle Atlantis on July 21 at 5:57 a.m. EDT.
A parachute slows down the descent of a space shuttle by increasing air resistance, which creates drag and reduces the shuttle's speed as it approaches the ground. This gradual decrease in speed allows for a softer landing than if the shuttle were to descend rapidly without a parachute.
a shuttle has wheels an Apollo has no wheels
The NASA shuttle landing facility was built in 1983. The first time the landing was used was in February 1984.
From atmospheric reentry to landing, a space shuttle typically takes about 30 minutes. The exact duration can vary depending on the angle of descent, speed, and landing location. The intense heat generated during reentry is gradually dissipated as the shuttle slows down and lands safely.
During landing, the space shuttle experiences significant forces due to its high speed and the need to decelerate rapidly. The aerodynamic drag and lift forces act on the shuttle, while the landing gear absorbs the impact forces upon touchdown, which can exceed several times the shuttle's weight. The shuttle's descent is carefully controlled to manage these forces, ensuring a safe landing. Overall, the forces involved are substantial, requiring precise engineering and piloting to handle effectively.
Unfortunately there are no more space shuttle launches or landings. The last space shuttle landing was by Space Shuttle Atlantis on July 21 at 5:57 a.m. EDT.
The Apollo capsule landed by parachute in the ocean. The shuttle lands like an airplane.
An Apollo landing involved a capsule re-entering Earth's atmosphere for a water landing, using parachutes to slow its descent. In contrast, a space shuttle landing was a controlled glide to a runway on land, using wings to navigate and land like an airplane. The space shuttle also had the ability to be reused multiple times.
The space shuttle typically landed at a speed of around 200-225 miles per hour (320-360 kilometers per hour). The exact speed varied depending on factors such as the size of the payload and weather conditions.