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The orbiter's velocity on orbit is approximately 25,405 feet per second (17,322 statute miles per hour). In order to return to earth, the shuttle fires its Orbital Manuevering Engines (OMS) in the direction opposite to its orbit . It only slows down by about 200 m.p.h. in order to begin "falling" back to earth.
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How fast was a space shuttle?
around 1334 mph
How fast does the space shuttle go mph?
18000
How fast was the space shuttle Columbia?
The space shuttle Columbia had a maximum speed of approximately 17,500 miles per hour during its orbit in space.
How fast did the space shuttle orbit the earth?
17,500 mph
Why does a space shuttle need to travel so fast when entering earths atmosphere?
Although it reaches incredible speeds, a Space Shuttle is not going fast when it enters the atmosphere. The gravitational pull of Earth, or just gravity, are pulling down on the space shuttle with immense force.
How fast was a space shuttle?
around 1334 mph
How fast does the space shuttle go mph?
18000
How fast is the space shuttle endeavor?
All space shuttle vehicles orbit at a speed of 17,320 miles per hour.
How fast was the space shuttle Columbia?
The space shuttle Columbia had a maximum speed of approximately 17,500 miles per hour during its orbit in space.
How fast did the space shuttle orbit the earth?
17,500 mph
How fast was the space shuttle?
5000 km per/hr
Why does a space shuttle need to travel so fast when entering earths atmosphere?
Although it reaches incredible speeds, a Space Shuttle is not going fast when it enters the atmosphere. The gravitational pull of Earth, or just gravity, are pulling down on the space shuttle with immense force.
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 is a space shuttle per min?
it goes about 64387 miles
How fast the space shuttle go at top speed?
It can go at bannanas
How fast does the space shuttle go at top speed?
17,000 mph
How fast can the space shutte fly on landing?
A Space Shuttle lands at 343 to 364 kmph.
