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The STS or Space Shuttle uses a glide recovery system (like an airplane) to return and land on the ground. In the end, it is assisted by a parachute (only to decrease the speed of the shuttle at landing.)
When given the command from Houston, it will slam into Earth's atmosphere. This will create enough friction between the Space Shuttle and Earth's atmosphere to heat the Shuttle's belly to 3,000+ F. The Shuttle will then glide to it's landing runway in either California or Florida, and land like an airplane.
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How long does it take for the space shuttle to return from the space station?
The space shuttle typically took about 2 days to return from the space station to Earth. This allowed for a gradual re-entry process and ensured a safe return for the astronauts.
First shuttle into space and to return was?
The first shuttle to enter space and return was the Space Shuttle Columbia, which launched on April 12, 1981. It was the first mission of NASA's Space Shuttle program and made a successful landing back on Earth two days later.
What space shuttle launched in 1972 is still in orbit?
The first space shuttle was launch in 1981. Space shuttle missions do not stay in orbit, they are designed to return to Earth after missions generally lasting 1-2 weeks.
What was the last space shuttle to orbit earth?
Space Shuttle Atlantis.
How long does the space shuttle take to return to earth?
From the time mission control gives the signal for the shuttle to re-enter and return to Earth, it takes about one hour for the whole process. The shuttle flies at 17,000 mph before the wheels hit the Earth.
How long does it take for the space shuttle to return from the space station?
The space shuttle typically took about 2 days to return from the space station to Earth. This allowed for a gradual re-entry process and ensured a safe return for the astronauts.
First shuttle into space and to return was?
The first shuttle to enter space and return was the Space Shuttle Columbia, which launched on April 12, 1981. It was the first mission of NASA's Space Shuttle program and made a successful landing back on Earth two days later.
Where did spaceship Columbia travel to?
Columbia was a Space Shuttle. Space Shuttles travel to an orbit around the Earth and return.
What space shuttle launched in 1972 is still in orbit?
The first space shuttle was launch in 1981. Space shuttle missions do not stay in orbit, they are designed to return to Earth after missions generally lasting 1-2 weeks.
Which was the first Space Shuttle to go into space and return?
The first space shuttle to launch to space and return was space shuttle Columbia on the 12th of April 1981, only 20 years after Yuri Gagarines historic voyage to space.
Why does a space shuttle stay in orbit at the same height from the earth?
In order not to miss the window of return flight.
What was the first space shuttle to return to earth?
Columbia completed the first shuttle mission to orbit and back successfully and landed on April 14, 1981
What was the last space shuttle to orbit earth?
Space Shuttle Atlantis.
How long does the space shuttle take to return to earth?
From the time mission control gives the signal for the shuttle to re-enter and return to Earth, it takes about one hour for the whole process. The shuttle flies at 17,000 mph before the wheels hit the Earth.
How much energy is required for the space shuttle to return to earth?
The space shuttle required approximately 500 million Joules of energy for re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere. This energy was mainly used to slow down the shuttle and withstand the heat generated during re-entry.
Can you see the shuttle in space?
You can not see the space shuttle on Earth, but you can see it in a rocket!
What is the second space shuttle to orbit the earth?
The second space shuttle to orbit the Earth was the Space Shuttle Challenger. It completed its first mission on April 9, 1983.
