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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.
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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 long does it take the shuttle to reach orbit?
It takes around eight minutes for a space shuttle to reach orbit after taking off. Its average speed upon take of is 17,500 mph.
What is the maximum speed of a space shuttle?
The maximum speed the space shuttle can attain is about 30,000 K MPH in atmosphere.
What speed does the space shuttle have to reach to escape earths gravity?
17,500 miles per hour puts the shuttle in orbit. BUT the gravity is still there. I'm fact there is about 90% of the gravity while the shuttle is on the ground. That great rate of speed is required to keep the shuttle from falling back to earth. At that speed the shuttle is basically falling around the planet.
How long before docking to the iss does the space shuttle have to start slowing down to make a safe docking?
During launch the space shuttle speeds up to 17500 MPH. In orbit the space station is going about the same speed. So the shuttle does not have to slow down much. At docking the relative speed of the ISS and shuttle is about 1-2 inchs per second.
What is the highest average speed a space shuttle can reach?
17,500 mph
What speed does a space shuttle reach before leaving the earth's atmosphere?
The space shuttle reaches 17,850 mph before leaving earth's atmosphere.
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 long does it take the shuttle to reach orbit?
It takes around eight minutes for a space shuttle to reach orbit after taking off. Its average speed upon take of is 17,500 mph.
What is the maximum speed of a space shuttle?
The maximum speed the space shuttle can attain is about 30,000 K MPH in atmosphere.
What is the top speed of space shuttle?
The Space Shuttle can travel over 17,500 MPH
What speed does the space shuttle have to reach to escape earths gravity?
17,500 miles per hour puts the shuttle in orbit. BUT the gravity is still there. I'm fact there is about 90% of the gravity while the shuttle is on the ground. That great rate of speed is required to keep the shuttle from falling back to earth. At that speed the shuttle is basically falling around the planet.
How much time will it take space shuttle to reach the nearest star from?
Easy calculation. Pick a star, look up the distance, divide that by 18,000 mph. (speed of the shuttle)
How long before docking to the iss does the space shuttle have to start slowing down to make a safe docking?
During launch the space shuttle speeds up to 17500 MPH. In orbit the space station is going about the same speed. So the shuttle does not have to slow down much. At docking the relative speed of the ISS and shuttle is about 1-2 inchs per second.
What keeps space shuttle from falling when it is over the flying 747airplane?
The space shuttle is bolted to the top of the 747 carrying it with extremely heavy duty bolts. The pilots of the 747 also have to fly lower and at a reduced speed in order to keep everything in place. While a typical 747 can reach speeds of about 570 mph, a 747 with a shuttle attached can only reach half that speed if everything is to run smoothly.
How fast can a space shuttle fly?
The speed of flight really depends on what you mean by 'flight'. The shuttle can reach over 1700 mph, but not all that is provided by the shuttle engines. The initial 3000 mph are supplied by the booster rockets.
Why does the space shuttle have high speed in the atmosphere?
The shuttle uses the atmosphere to slow itself down from orbital speed.
