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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.
What are the advantages of a space shuttle when it goes into space or even when it is getting ready to do a launch into space?
The space shuttle's reusable design allows it to launch, travel to space, return to Earth, and be prepared for launch again efficiently. Its large payload capacity enables the transportation of astronauts, cargo, and satellites to space in a single mission. Additionally, the space shuttle's ability to maneuver in space and deploy and repair satellites makes it a versatile spacecraft.
Why must the space shuttle go so fast?
The space shuttle needs to go fast in order to reach orbit around the Earth. By going fast, the shuttle can overcome the gravitational pull of the Earth and enter into a stable orbit where it remains in space. This speed is necessary to counteract the pull of gravity and maintain a continuous state of freefall around the Earth.
How fast does a space shuttle travel in space in miles per hour?
It has to be going at least 17,500 miles per hour to overcome earth's gravity, so it's at least that much.
How many hours does it take for a space shuttle to travel around the world?
About one hour. The speed of the space shuttle can be between 18000 to 26000 miles per hour, so it can make one orbit about every hour.
What is a space shuttle like in space?
Technically, as an astronaut is weightless in space, so should a space shuttle!
Could you land a space shuttle on the planet Jupiter?
No. There are two reasons for this. First, Jupiter is a gas planet, so there is no surface to land on. Second, the space shuttle was made for low Earth orbit, not interplanetary travel.
How long will it take to get to the International Space Station?
It takes 2 days. You might think that that's a long time for a space shuttle to go to the space station. Especially when you know that it takes about 2 minutes for the space shuttle to go into space. But here's why: The space station is orbiting the earth, and so will the space shuttle when it goes into space. If it goes faster though, it will fly away from the earth's atmosphere and get lost in outer space. So the Space Shuttle goes slightly faster so it will catch up, but not too fast so that it will fly off into outer space. That's why it takes 2 days.
How you feel in a space shuttle in outer space?
In a space shuttle at outer space, you will be going almost 100mp so you will not feel so well when you get out probably
How fast does in Miles per hour does the space shuttle go?
If a space shuttle travels at 17,500 (mph) (highest recorded time so far) well; you work it out!
When did the space shuttle enterprise travel to the moon?
they never did only Apollo 11 and up have been to the moon so far
How fast does Atlantis space shuttle?
The shuttle's speed is close to 230 km an hour so that is the way it can orbit hte earth close to 50 times a day.
