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How does a space shuttle escape the earth orbit?
The shuttle never leaves Earth orbit, it simply goes into orbit and then returns. Moving to a higher orbit requires additional speed and manuevering, as when visiting the ISS.
What was the need for a space shuttle?
To break the atmosphere and go into space easily.
When did the first space shuttle go into space?
On April 12, 1981 the space shuttle Columbia was the first shuttle to orbit the Earth.
Why can't a space shuttle go outside out the earth's orbit?
A space shuttle is not designed with the capability to travel beyond Earth's orbit due to limitations in propulsion and fuel capacity. Additionally, the primary purpose of a space shuttle is to transport astronauts and cargo to the International Space Station and other low Earth orbit destinations, rather than deep space exploration.
What speed does the space shuttle go at?
17,580 mph or 7,860 s/m (in orbit)
How fast does a space shuttle go in mph when it is in space?
At least 17,500 MPH which is the speed required to stay in orbit.
How long does it take a rocket to go to space?
The space shuttle went from sea level to orbit in about 8 minutes
When did the Hubble space telescope go into orbit?
April 1990, aboard the Space Shuttle mission STS-31.
Can you pay money and go to the orbit in the space shuttle?
You can in russia, costs a few million though
How much time does it take for the space shuttle to reach orbit from launching?
depends where you launch from and where you go
What happens when a space shuttle leaves your atmosphere?
It will go to space and come back to earth in 2 years.
How does the space shuttle catch up to the space station if the shuttle is 8000 miles behind?
ANSWERIt can go into a lower orbit. In a lower orbit, it has to travel less distance each orbit, and it is catching up. ANSWERAlso, if in a lower orbit it moves faster. But, since it's a inefficient use of fuel to have to "catch up" the Shuttle is launched in such a way that it's close to the station when it arrives in orbit.
