The speed it descends through the outer atmosphere generates high levels of heat.
a shuttle has wheels an Apollo has no wheels
The last space shuttle landing was by Space Shuttle Atlantis on July 21 at 5:57 a.m. EDT.
The NASA shuttle landing facility was built in 1983. The first time the landing was used was in February 1984.
There was no space shuttle involved in the first lunar landing.
No. The shuttle returns to earth by gliding, so they only have one shot at a landing.
a shuttle has wheels an Apollo has no wheels
a shuttle has wheels an Apollo has no wheels
The last space shuttle landing was by Space Shuttle Atlantis on July 21 at 5:57 a.m. EDT.
The NASA shuttle landing facility was built in 1983. The first time the landing was used was in February 1984.
There was no space shuttle involved in the first lunar landing.
The Apollo capsule landed by parachute in the ocean. The shuttle lands like an airplane.
No. The shuttle returns to earth by gliding, so they only have one shot at a landing.
Because landing at 25,000 km/h is impossible.
Launch, orbit, and landing.
Glide landing training
The shuttle lands at between 213 to 226 mph (343 to 364 kph).
The shuttle lands at between 213 to 226 mph (343 to 364 kph).