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.
by abdi2k10!!!!!!
around 1334 mph
18000
The space shuttle Columbia had a maximum speed of approximately 17,500 miles per hour during its orbit in space.
17,500 mph
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.
around 1334 mph
18000
All space shuttle vehicles orbit at a speed of 17,320 miles per hour.
The space shuttle Columbia had a maximum speed of approximately 17,500 miles per hour during its orbit in space.
17,500 mph
5000 km per/hr
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.
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.
it goes about 64387 miles
It can go at bannanas
17,000 mph
A Space Shuttle lands at 343 to 364 kmph.