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At 347 miles above the Earth to the orbit of the Hubble Telescope. The shuttle is an orbit only craft and cannot go into deeper space or visit the Moon or planets. It is now being retired and NASA are returning to an Apollo style rocket since 14 astronauts have been killed in Shuttle explosions and it is just too dangerous.
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Why can't a space shuttle go outside out the earth's orbit?
A space shuttle is not designed with the capability to travel beyond Earth's orbit due to limitations in propulsion and fuel capacity. Additionally, the primary purpose of a space shuttle is to transport astronauts and cargo to the International Space Station and other low Earth orbit destinations, rather than deep space exploration.
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 does in Miles per hour does the space shuttle go?
If a space shuttle travels at 17,500 (mph) (highest recorded time so far) well; you work it out!
How fast can a space shuttle go?
A space shuttle can reach speeds of up to 17,500 miles per hour (28,164 kilometers per hour) when in orbit around the Earth. This velocity allows the shuttle to overcome the gravitational pull of the Earth and remain in a stable orbit around the planet.
What was the name of the first space shuttle to ever go into outer space?
The Columbia it was launched by NASA on April 12, 1981. It became the first shuttle to orbit (circle around) Earth.
How does a space shuttle escape the earth orbit?
The shuttle never leaves Earth orbit, it simply goes into orbit and then returns. Moving to a higher orbit requires additional speed and manuevering, as when visiting the ISS.
Why can't a space shuttle go outside out the earth's orbit?
A space shuttle is not designed with the capability to travel beyond Earth's orbit due to limitations in propulsion and fuel capacity. Additionally, the primary purpose of a space shuttle is to transport astronauts and cargo to the International Space Station and other low Earth orbit destinations, rather than deep space exploration.
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.
Does space shuttle revolve around earth before going to other planets?
Space shuttles are not designed to go to other planets, they stay in a near earth orbit, orbiting earth several times in a mission before returning back to earth. They don't really go far from our planet.
How fast does in Miles per hour does the space shuttle go?
If a space shuttle travels at 17,500 (mph) (highest recorded time so far) well; you work it out!
How far can a astronaut go into space in the space shuttle?
115 to 400 miles above the Earth.
How fast can a space shuttle go?
A space shuttle can reach speeds of up to 17,500 miles per hour (28,164 kilometers per hour) when in orbit around the Earth. This velocity allows the shuttle to overcome the gravitational pull of the Earth and remain in a stable orbit around the planet.
Carries a crew of five to seven and is designed to go only into Earth's orbit?
Oh, dude, you're talking about a space shuttle! It's like this big ol' spaceship that takes a bunch of people into Earth's orbit. It's like a fancy space taxi for astronauts. So yeah, it's got room for a crew of five to seven, and it's all about that Earth orbit life.
Where in the atmosphere does the space shuttle go into orbit?
600km
How long does it take an astronauts to go from earth to space?
It varies, but the last shuttle mission hit orbit about 12 minutes after launch.
Which orbits the earth space shuttle or space station?
Well both do...the shuttles go in to orbit and return (at least they used to when NASA was still flying them), the ISS is left in orbit
What was the name of the first space shuttle to ever go into outer space?
The Columbia it was launched by NASA on April 12, 1981. It became the first shuttle to orbit (circle around) Earth.
