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Which space shuttle exploded 2003 on reentry into earth's atmosphere?
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Columbia
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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.
Does the space shuttle reuse the liguid-fuel tanks?
No. The large orange External Tank or ET as it is called is jettisoned at about the 8 minute mark of the flight and burns up in the earths atmosphere during its reentry.
What space shuttle disintegrated upon re-entering the earths atmosphere?
Space Shuttle Columbia
How do space shuttles slow down when re entering earths atmoshpere?
Drag from air is the main thing that slows down the space shuttle on reentry.
What does it feel like when a space shuttle break through earths atmosphere?
it feels good
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 vehicles have heat shields for reentry into earths atmosphere?
i dont know
Can the shuttle escape the earths atmosphere?
No it can't.
Does the space shuttle reuse the liguid-fuel tanks?
No. The large orange External Tank or ET as it is called is jettisoned at about the 8 minute mark of the flight and burns up in the earths atmosphere during its reentry.
What space shuttle disintegrated upon re-entering the earths atmosphere?
Space Shuttle Columbia
What does the shuttle pass through as it enters earths atmosphere?
The ozone layer.
How do space shuttles slow down when re entering earths atmoshpere?
Drag from air is the main thing that slows down the space shuttle on reentry.
How hot does a space shuttle get when re enters earths atmosphere?
3,000+ F
How high in the earths atmosphere does a space shuttle travel?
230 miles out into space
How do the astronauts reduce the space capsules speed for reentry into the Earths atmosphere?
Look on Wikipedia unless you know the answer.-Acaheny & Ausia
What does it feel like when a space shuttle break through earths atmosphere?
it feels good
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.
