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What is the name of the space shuttle that started on fire while entering the earth?
Columbia heated up and broke apart while entering the atmosphere.
What space shuttle disintegrated upon re-entering the earths atmosphere?
Space Shuttle Columbia
The name of the space shuttle that expoded in 2003 coming back into earth's atmosphere?
The space shuttle that exploded in 2003 while re-entering Earth's atmosphere was the Space Shuttle Columbia. The tragedy resulted in the loss of all seven crew members on board.
Why does a space shuttle need to travel so fast when entering earths atmosphere?
Although it reaches incredible speeds, a Space Shuttle is not going fast when it enters the atmosphere. The gravitational pull of Earth, or just gravity, are pulling down on the space shuttle with immense force.
Can a space shuttle go17500 in the atmosphere?
No, a space shuttle travels at a speed of about 17,500 miles per hour in space, not in Earth's atmosphere. When entering the atmosphere, it slows down significantly to prevent overheating due to air resistance.
What space shuttle disintegrated upon re entering the Earth's atmosphere on February 1 2003?
Columbia
What space shuttle exploded in 2003 february 1st?
The Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated while re-entering the atmosphere; it did not explode.
Which space shuttle disintegrated upon entering the Earth's atmosphere on February 1 2003?
The space shuttle that disintegrated upon re-entering Earth's atmosphere on February 1, 2003, was the Space Shuttle Columbia. The disintegration occurred due to damage sustained to its thermal protection system during launch, leading to the loss of all seven crew members on board.
Why does the space shuttle get very hot when entering the earth's atmosphere?
The space shuttle heats up when it enters the atmosphere because it encounters friction from the atmosphere. This is why the space shuttle is covered with special tiles that dissipates heat very quickly. You can hold a red hot one with the tips of your fingers. At the time of the deorbit burn the space shuttle is going 14,500 miles an hour. The atmosphere friction slows it down slow enough it open it's parachutes.
Does the space shuttle glide to earth?
Yes, the space shuttle glides to Earth during its descent after re-entering the atmosphere. It uses its aerodynamic design to create lift and control its descent similar to an airplane. By gliding, the shuttle can make precise landings at designated landing sites.
When was the Columbia space shuttle accident?
== == The space shuttle Columbia broke apart and partially burned up while re-entering earth's atmosphere over Texas on February 1, 2003. The entire seven member crew were killed.
Does ceramic tiles on the space shuttle reflect the heat or conduct it?
They block heat from entering the shuttle.
