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Why does the space shuttle need rocket thrusters when its orbiting the exosphere?
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∙ 11y ago
Firstly, the lower boundary of the exosphere is 600km so the Space shuttle would have no need to be orbiting in the exosphere. Most of the time the space shuttle missions are to the ISS which orbits at a height of 370km. This is in the Thermosphere (approx 100km - 600km).
The purpose of its thrusters are to aid in takeoff, docking with satellites, and reducing its speed to begin re-entry into earth's atmosphere.
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How does a space shuttle maneuver in the exosphere?
The rocket simply relies on its little rocket thrusters to move around.
How do you raise the height of the space station without the shuttle?
I believe the space station is equipped with thrusters (small rocket engines), that can make corrections or altitude changes when necessary without the shuttle.
What force acts on a space shuttle when it accelerates?
Presumably the most important force on an accelerating space shuttle is the force of the rocket engines (thrusters). Certainly other forces are present, including gravity and air friction.
How many engines does the space shuttle have?
3 main liquid fuel engines, 2 solid-stage rocket boosters, and 25 compressed gas thrusters for maneuvering.
How will the rocket stop?
it uses reverse thrusters
How does a spaceship get into orbit?
The thrusters at the bottom of the rocket ship.
How do space crafts move in space?
Either by thrusters or a rocket engine. Thrusters work by small puffs of gass, usually CO900. Rocket engines work fuel.
If a shuttle was in space could it shut off its thrusters to remain at the same speed?
Absolutely. That's what being in orbit means. As long as the Shuttle remains in orbit it uses no power. When it wants to come back to Earth. It uses its rocket engines to slow down, the it falls back to earth.
What is the normal speed for a rocket - shuttle?
a rocket or shuttle will travel up to 25,000 mile per hour
How does newton's 3rd law apply to a rocket on take off?
The force of the thrusters pushes the rocket upward, beating the force of gravity.
Is apollp 11 a rocket or space shuttle?
A rocket and capsule.
What is the difference between a space shuttle and a rocket?
Answer The Space Shuttle is a rocket. By definition, a Rocket is a vehicle that burns gas that it carries with it. Where as, a jet airplane burns the oxygen from the air and is not a rocket. The Rocket when it is launched has a liquid fuel rocket engines at the back end of it. It also has two long, solid fuel rocket engines that separate after launch. But the space shuttle is pulled by a rocket.
