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An antimatter-propelled shuttle would go as fast as a normal shuttle.
What defines the necessary speed for a shuttle is a combination of two factors:
a) The escape velocity of Earth's gravity field (the speed at which a body needs to be launched in ballistic flight in order to exit from the gravitational pull of Earth).
b) The amount of acceleration the cargo (or crew) can stand.
Antimatter engines are actually designed to be fired in space, since matter-antimatter reactions produce gamma rays, which would leave a trail of radioactive air in their wake, if fired in atmosphere.
The true power of antimatter propulsion is the capacity to use a very small volume of fuel to accelerate a ship in space for a very long journey. They are not cheap, they are not easy to build and they are not yet feasible (because we cannot, as yes, contain antimatter for long), but, in thesis, they can take people far far away from home. ;)
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In space how can our satellites travel so fast and look so fragile but not be damaged by drag or wind?
Satellites orbit in the thermosphere or exosphere where there is no wind and drag is negligible.
What if a satellite stops working?
Either Some ones TV stops working or America will Nuke China because they think the shot down their satellite. Whatever happens it will result in the end of the world, one way by radiation, the other by boredom.
What time will Santa Claus be in Texas?
Looking at how fast he is moving, I would estimate in about an hour.
Should you fast before rheumatoid factor test?
No From personal experience, I would say no. I have RA and I had to have a ton of blood work and none of the times did I have to fast first. That being said, I would check with your doctor who ordered the labs to be sure, because new tests develop and the requirements for different tests may vary. I am in the same boat and have never been requested to fast before having tests.
How fast can a go kart with a 200 pound kid on it the go kart weight is 150 pounds and the motor is 8hp?
Not very fast at all because of all of the weight but the 150 pounds would almost even it out.
How fast would a space shuttle fly to mars and back?
1,000,0000 miles an hour
How long does it take to get to the moon and back?
It would depend how fast you were traveling, but with a space shuttle it would take about a week
How fast was a space shuttle?
around 1334 mph
How fast does the space shuttle go mph?
18000
How fast is the space shuttle endeavor?
All space shuttle vehicles orbit at a speed of 17,320 miles per hour.
How fast was the space shuttle Columbia?
The space shuttle Columbia had a maximum speed of approximately 17,500 miles per hour during its orbit in space.
How fast did the space shuttle orbit the earth?
17,500 mph
How fast was the space shuttle?
5000 km per/hr
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.
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 is a space shuttle per min?
it goes about 64387 miles
How fast the space shuttle go at top speed?
It can go at bannanas
