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Can a space shuttle take off from a runway?
The space shuttle has to start straight up, like a rocket.
What is the second space shuttle to take flight?
The first space shuttle that "flew" was the Enterprise, but it was not capable of space flight.The first orbital shuttle was Columbia.The next orbital shuttle was Challenger.
How long does it take the space shuttle to reach the space station?
The space shuttle took about 8-10 minutes to reach orbit. It would then take around 6 hours for the space shuttle to catch up with the space station for docking.
What state does the Space Shuttle usually take off from?
The Space Shuttle usually took off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
What does a space shuttle take off like?
A space shuttle takes off vertically with the help of powerful rocket engines. It accelerates into space through the atmosphere until it reaches orbit. Once in space, the shuttle disconnects from its rocket boosters and continues its journey to the intended destination.
What do space shuttle take off like?
straight up
Why can't a space shuttle use a runway like a plane?
For takeoff, it requires so much thrust to get it off the ground that if it used a regular runway, it would need something like 5 miles behind it to avoid damage. So they make it take off vertically to avoid that. A space shuttle lands on a regular (but slightly longer) runway just like a plane.
WhATshuttle space vehicle can orbit the earth and take off and land like an airplane?
Space Shuttle
Can a space shuttle take off from a runway?
The space shuttle has to start straight up, like a rocket.
What is the second space shuttle to take flight?
The first space shuttle that "flew" was the Enterprise, but it was not capable of space flight.The first orbital shuttle was Columbia.The next orbital shuttle was Challenger.
How longdoes it take for the space shuttle to be in space?
10 min
How long does it take the space shuttle to reach the space station?
The space shuttle took about 8-10 minutes to reach orbit. It would then take around 6 hours for the space shuttle to catch up with the space station for docking.
What can you take to the moon?
Anything in a space shuttle.
When did the space shuttle take of?
july 4
What state does the Space Shuttle usually take off from?
The Space Shuttle usually took off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
How is the space shuttle used?
it is used to take astronauts and cargo into space
How long would it take for a space shuttle to reach space?
It could not, the shuttle cannot leave low earth orbit
