Yes, there is the force of gravity when the Space Shuttle is in space. The Earth's gravity is a force which continues throughout space, however diminishing as it travels further out (similar to the suns light traveling throughout space). A good example of the gravity's force in space would be the tool bag lost on a spacewalk which fell back to Earth. Also, the gravity in space seems much less due to the fact there is very little to no atmosphere weighing on the space craft (depending on altitude). On Earth atmosphere at sea level ways 14.7 pounds per square inch and gets lighter as you climb.
Combination of gravity and the shuttle's inertia creates a curved path parallel to Earth's surface.
There is no gravity in a space shuttle, unless its on the ground. The technology of "Gravity Coils" which generate artificial gravity has not been developed. Inducing a feeling of gravity like the old scifi movies "big wheel" space stations only works for very large structures
The entire space shuttle orbits the Earth, not just a specific part. The shuttle moves around the Earth in a controlled manner, following a specific trajectory set by its thrusters and guidance systems.
Weightlessness
As the space shuttle orbits the Earth, both the shuttle and the astronauts inside experience the same gravitational acceleration towards the Earth. This gives the sensation of weightlessness because everything inside the shuttle is falling towards Earth at the same rate, creating the feeling of floating.
Combination of gravity and the shuttle's inertia creates a curved path parallel to Earth's surface.
The moon orbits around the earth due to gravity
There is no gravity in a space shuttle, unless its on the ground. The technology of "Gravity Coils" which generate artificial gravity has not been developed. Inducing a feeling of gravity like the old scifi movies "big wheel" space stations only works for very large structures
The orbiter.
The entire space shuttle orbits the Earth, not just a specific part. The shuttle moves around the Earth in a controlled manner, following a specific trajectory set by its thrusters and guidance systems.
Weightlessness
At what altitude does the Earth's gravity no longer have an effect on the astronauts or the space shuttle?
As the space shuttle orbits the Earth, both the shuttle and the astronauts inside experience the same gravitational acceleration towards the Earth. This gives the sensation of weightlessness because everything inside the shuttle is falling towards Earth at the same rate, creating the feeling of floating.
No force orbits around the Earth. Forces do not orbit. The force that keeps material objects in orbit around the Earth is the mutual force of gravity between the Earth and the object.
The influence that keeps the Earth and the Moon in their respective orbits is gravity. Gravity is the force of attraction between two objects with mass, such as the Earth and the Moon, that keeps them moving in their paths around each other.
A space shuttle orbits the Earth at a speed of approximately 17,500 miles per hour (28,000 kilometers per hour). This high velocity allows the shuttle to counteract the pull of Earth's gravity and remain in orbit while traveling around the planet.
A space shuttle remains in orbit due to a balance between its forward motion and the downward pull of Earth's gravity. The shuttle's speed allows it to continually fall toward Earth while also moving tangentially, creating a curved path around the planet. This balance of speed and gravity results in the shuttle orbiting Earth rather than falling back to the surface.