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Why does space shuttle Columbia not burn out when it re-enters the earths atmosphere?
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It did. Space shuttles are covered with various layers of ceramic heat resistant plating. Columbia however had a few of its tiles damaged by a falling piece of insulation during the launch. Normally a few tiles are not so much a problem. Because they were in such a critical zone on the wing (known as the "leading edge") , which endures the hottest of temperatures on re-entry, it caused uneven heat distribution leading to the breaking up of the craft in february 2003.
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When the space shuttle reenters the earths atmosphere what does the pilot say over the radio it starts with goin through .......?
usten were coming home
What space shuttle disintegrated upon re-entering the earths atmosphere?
Space Shuttle Columbia
Why doesn't the space shuttle burn up upon entering the eath's atmosphere?
The shuttle spacecraft does nort burn up at all when it does reenters the earths atmosphere, even of the heat. The reason is that there are all heat preventing tiles on the spacecraft from burning, and keeping the astronauts safe.
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.
When the space shuttle reenters the earths atmosphere what does the pilot say over the radio it starts with goin through .......?
usten were coming home
What space shuttle disintegrated upon re-entering the earths atmosphere?
Space Shuttle Columbia
Why doesn't the space shuttle burn up upon entering the eath's atmosphere?
The shuttle spacecraft does nort burn up at all when it does reenters the earths atmosphere, even of the heat. The reason is that there are all heat preventing tiles on the spacecraft from burning, and keeping the astronauts safe.
Can the shuttle escape the earths atmosphere?
No it can't.
What does the shuttle pass through as it enters earths atmosphere?
The ozone layer.
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
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 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.
How fast does a space shuttle need to be traveling when it leaves the earths atmosphere?
It has to travel at least 17,000MPH.
What is the name of the first space shuttle that traveled to earths orbit?
Columbia was the first shuttle to enter orbit. This was the same shuttle that was destroyed during re-entry in January 2003, with the loss of seven astronauts.
