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Well both do...the shuttles go in to orbit and return (at least they used to when NASA was still flying them), the ISS is left in orbit

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How long does it take to get to the space shuttle to the space station?

It takes about 8.5 minutes for a space shuttle to reach orbit and then rendezvous with the International Space Station, which orbits approximately 250 miles above Earth.


Is the hubble space telescope a space station or a space shuttle?

The Hubble Space Telescope is a space telescope, not a space station or a space shuttle. It was launched into space in 1990 and orbits the Earth, capturing images of the universe. The telescope has provided valuable insights into the cosmos and has been serviced multiple times by space shuttle missions.


Which part of the space shuttle orbits the earth?

The orbiter.


Which part of a space shuttle orbits the Earth?

The entire space shuttle orbits the Earth, not just a specific part. The shuttle moves around the Earth in a controlled manner, following a specific trajectory set by its thrusters and guidance systems.


What As the space shuttle orbits the earth the shuttle and the astronauts accelerate towards the earth with the same acceleration what effect does this create?

Weightlessness


Can the space shuttle reach the moon?

No, the space shuttle was designed for low earth orbit and generally orbits within 200-300 nautical miles of Earth.


What is a space shuttle what does it do?

A space shuttle is a reusable launch and orbital spacecraft. It was designed by NASA for human space flight. The space shuttle takes humans into space. It also can be used to deploy satellites, probes, additions to the space station, and parts used to work on the space station. The space shuttle has also been used to conduct experiments in space.


What is the affect that occurs as a space shuttle orbits the Earth the shuttle and the astronauts accelerate towards the Earth with the same acceleration?

As the space shuttle orbits the Earth, both the shuttle and the astronauts inside experience the same gravitational acceleration towards the Earth. This gives the sensation of weightlessness because everything inside the shuttle is falling towards Earth at the same rate, creating the feeling of floating.


What is the scientific laboratory that orbits the earth?

International Space Station


What is the name of the Russian space station that orbits the earth?

Mir


What is the difference between a space station and the space shuttle?

A Space Station monitors the Space Shuttle being launched into space and so forth. And a Space Shuttle, is like a rocket they send into space. So the difference is a space shuttle is a rocket, and a space station is a building.


How many miles above does International Space Station orbit the earth?

It orbits the Earth at about 250 statute miles