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The thermosphere is actually concidered to be in space because it is so rediculously thin. Because it is so thin spacecraft can orbit in it without the need for thrust. It also helps protect from radiation
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Why does the space shuttle fly in the thermosphere?
it doesn't necessarily fly, its in a constant angular free fall around the planet which is what being in orbit means. But if you're asking why the space shuttle stays in the thermosphere, the answer would be because thats the layer of the earth's atmosphere where a space shuttle's velocity is enough to counteract the earth's gravitational pull, creating an angular free fall as mentioned earlier.
In what layer do space shuttles fly?
The thermosphere and the exosphere
Which space shuttle exploded in 2003?
The Space Shuttle Columbia. It was the first shuttle to fly into space in 1981.
What space shuttle did not fly in space?
Space Shuttle Enterprise did not fly in space, it was only a mock-up used for aerodynamics and gliding tests.
What makes it necessary for us to use a space shuttle to get through the thermosphere?
Many aircraft can not fly the speed it needs to break through the thermosphere. Airplanes also don't have the proper heat resistance needed to keep the crew safe during flight.
Where do space shuttle's fly?
99.99% of the time they fly to the ISS The International Space Station
Why does the space shuttle fly in the thermosphere?
it doesn't necessarily fly, its in a constant angular free fall around the planet which is what being in orbit means. But if you're asking why the space shuttle stays in the thermosphere, the answer would be because thats the layer of the earth's atmosphere where a space shuttle's velocity is enough to counteract the earth's gravitational pull, creating an angular free fall as mentioned earlier.
Where would you find a space shuttle in the atmosphere?
I am pretty sure that a space shuttle is found in the thermosphere or mesosphere.
Which layer of the atmosphere does the space shuttle orbit the earth?
Thermosphere
How high can a space shuttle go in space?
An average space shuttle orbits in the high thermosphere, which is 120-600 km above sea level
In what layer do space shuttles fly?
The thermosphere and the exosphere
Which space shuttle exploded in 2003?
The Space Shuttle Columbia. It was the first shuttle to fly into space in 1981.
What space shuttle did not fly in space?
Space Shuttle Enterprise did not fly in space, it was only a mock-up used for aerodynamics and gliding tests.
What do astronomers fly to space in?
a space shuttle.
What makes it necessary for us to use a space shuttle to get through the thermosphere?
Many aircraft can not fly the speed it needs to break through the thermosphere. Airplanes also don't have the proper heat resistance needed to keep the crew safe during flight.
What are two characteristics of the thermosphere that make it necessary for us to to use a space shuttle to get through it?
Thermosphere is the atmosphere's outermost layer with a very thin air and no definite outer limit. The reason why a space shuttle gets through it is because shuttle orbiters used ceramic tiles and heat protection.
What are the two characteristics of the thermosphere that makes it necessary for us to use a space shuttle to get through it?
Thermosphere is the atmosphere's outermost layer with a very thin air and no definite outer limit. The reason why a space shuttle gets through it is because shuttle orbiters used ceramic tiles and heat protection.
