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The big engines never ran in orbit. The shuttle coasts. Occasionally, adjustments are made by small thrusters, called RCS thrusters (RCS: Reaction Control System). They essentially squirt compressed gas into space, so they're not really "engines" as you would know them. Do they make noise?
Sounds we hear on earth are carried into our ears essentially as the vibration of the air around us. So inside the shuttle, where there is air to vibrate, you'll hear it. But out in space?
Technically, you could say Yes, as low earth orbit isn't a perfect vacuum. Practically, we would say no, because theres so little atmosphere, there isn't enough to vibrate and carry the sound. This quickly becomes a philosophical point.
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Which part of a space shuttle orbits the Earth?
The entire space shuttle orbits the Earth, not just a specific part. The shuttle moves around the Earth in a controlled manner, following a specific trajectory set by its thrusters and guidance systems.
What As the space shuttle orbits the earth the shuttle and the astronauts accelerate towards the earth with the same acceleration what effect does this create?
Weightlessness
What is the affect that occurs as a space shuttle orbits the Earth the shuttle and the astronauts accelerate towards the Earth with the same acceleration?
As the space shuttle orbits the Earth, both the shuttle and the astronauts inside experience the same gravitational acceleration towards the Earth. This gives the sensation of weightlessness because everything inside the shuttle is falling towards Earth at the same rate, creating the feeling of floating.
The space shuttle orbits Earth at approximately 8000 M per S. The shuttle stays in orbit because the?
Combination of gravity and the shuttle's inertia creates a curved path parallel to Earth's surface.
How long does it take for a shuttle to get to the moon?
The Space Shuttle does not go to the moon. It only orbits the Earth.
Which part of the space shuttle orbits the earth?
The orbiter.
Which part of a space shuttle orbits the Earth?
The entire space shuttle orbits the Earth, not just a specific part. The shuttle moves around the Earth in a controlled manner, following a specific trajectory set by its thrusters and guidance systems.
What As the space shuttle orbits the earth the shuttle and the astronauts accelerate towards the earth with the same acceleration what effect does this create?
Weightlessness
What is the affect that occurs as a space shuttle orbits the Earth the shuttle and the astronauts accelerate towards the Earth with the same acceleration?
As the space shuttle orbits the Earth, both the shuttle and the astronauts inside experience the same gravitational acceleration towards the Earth. This gives the sensation of weightlessness because everything inside the shuttle is falling towards Earth at the same rate, creating the feeling of floating.
Can the space shuttle reach the moon?
No, the space shuttle was designed for low earth orbit and generally orbits within 200-300 nautical miles of Earth.
The space shuttle orbits Earth at approximately 8000 M per S. The shuttle stays in orbit because the?
Combination of gravity and the shuttle's inertia creates a curved path parallel to Earth's surface.
How long does it take for a shuttle to get to the moon?
The Space Shuttle does not go to the moon. It only orbits the Earth.
What are facts about space shuttles?
The space shuttle orbits the earth at 18700 miles per hour at a height of 350 miles above the Earth.
The space shuttle Discovery orbits what planet?
The space shuttle discovery and any other space shuttle for that manner is only designed to orbit Earth. The space shuttle does not have enough fuel or produce enough energy to leave Earths gravitational pull. The only manned spacecraft to do so was the Saturn V rocket, built by Whener Von Braun during the 1960's.
What part of the space shuttle circles earth?
The space shuttle orbiter orbits the earth. The solid rocket boosters are jettisoned within the earth's atmosphere, around two minutes after launch and the External Fuel Tank is jettisoned once in space.
As the space shuttle orbits the Earth the shuttle and the astronauts accelerate towards the Earth with the same acceleration What effect does this create?
This is known as free fall or microgravity. In this state, astronauts and objects inside the shuttle experience a sensation of weightlessness because they are falling at the same rate as the shuttle around the Earth, creating the illusion of being in a state of weightlessness.
What is the space temp outside the space shuttle while it orbits earth?
The temperature outside the space shuttle when it orbits Earth varies significantly depending on whether it is facing the Sun or in the shadow of Earth. In sunlight, temperatures can exceed 250 degrees Fahrenheit, while in shadow they can drop below -250 degrees Fahrenheit. The space shuttle's thermal protection system helps to regulate the internal temperature within a safe range.
