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The space shuttle is flying fast enough (at least 17,500 mph) which is the speed needed to stay in orbit. If it slowed below that in would fall back to earth instead of falling around it. This is basically the way it returns to earth. It turns itself around and fires it's OMS engines slowing it down enough for the earths gravity to pull it back. It then uses the atmosphere to slow it down to a safe landing speed.
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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.
Why is it advantageous for astronauts to live on a space station rather than a space shuttle?
it is advantageous for astronauts to live on a space station rather a space shuttle because a space station allow astronauts to stay and work extended time . A space shuttle is a space craft to transport astronauts , satellites, and other materials to and from space.
The first space shuttle?
The first space shuttle developed by NASA was the Space Shuttle Enterprise, which never flew in space and was used for atmospheric flight tests. The first space shuttle to reach space was the Space Shuttle Columbia, which launched on April 12, 1981.
What is the name of the american space shuttle that goes into orbit?
There were 5. Space Shuttle Columbia (destroyed in 2003), Space Shuttle Challenger (destroyed in 1886), Space Shuttle Discovery, Space Shuttle Atlantis, and Space Shuttle Endeavour.
What was the name of the space shuttle in The Challenger disaster?
The name of the space shuttle was Challenger.
Is gravity acting on a person inside the space shuttle?
yes. How else would the space shuttle stay in orbit?
Can you bowl in a space shuttle?
no you cant the bal willnot stay on the ground
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.
The Space Station is different than a space shuttle and a space probe but how?
The International Space Station was assembled in space and is designed to stay there. It is meant as a place of research and as a place for astronauts to stay in space. A space shuttle is a vehicle that can lauch from Earth into space and then return, something a space station cannot do. Space shuttles transport people and equipment to and from space.
What is surviving in space?
Do you mean how do you survive in space? In that case you would need a space suit. Either that or stay in your space shuttle/ship.
Why is it advantageous for astronauts to live on a space station rather than a space shuttle?
it is advantageous for astronauts to live on a space station rather a space shuttle because a space station allow astronauts to stay and work extended time . A space shuttle is a space craft to transport astronauts , satellites, and other materials to and from space.
How fast does a space shuttle go in mph when it is in space?
At least 17,500 MPH which is the speed required to stay in orbit.
What was the last space shuttle ever built?
Space Shuttle Endeavour was the final Space Shuttle built. It was built to replace Space Shuttle Challenger.
The first space shuttle?
The first space shuttle developed by NASA was the Space Shuttle Enterprise, which never flew in space and was used for atmospheric flight tests. The first space shuttle to reach space was the Space Shuttle Columbia, which launched on April 12, 1981.
What is the name of the american space shuttle that goes into orbit?
There were 5. Space Shuttle Columbia (destroyed in 2003), Space Shuttle Challenger (destroyed in 1886), Space Shuttle Discovery, Space Shuttle Atlantis, and Space Shuttle Endeavour.
Why the space shuttle had to do with space?
The space shuttle went into space and studied outer space.
What was the name of the space shuttle in The Challenger disaster?
The name of the space shuttle was Challenger.
