i had this question in 5th grade going to 6th in my summer homwork the answer is 15
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Apparently, the author of the previous answer never saw his summer homework grade.
(One time in 90 minutes) leads to (four times in 6 hours).
It takes about 8.5 minutes for a space shuttle to reach orbit and then rendezvous with the International Space Station, which orbits approximately 250 miles above Earth.
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.
It takes about 8.5 minutes for a space shuttle to reach space after launch. The space shuttle accelerates to a speed of about 17,500 miles per hour to overcome Earth's gravity and enter space.
The space shuttle orbiter orbits the earth. The solid rocket boosters are jettisoned within the earth's atmosphere, around two minutes after launch and the External Fuel Tank is jettisoned once in space.
It takes about 8.5 minutes for a space shuttle to reach orbit and then rendezvous with the International Space Station, which orbits approximately 250 miles above Earth.
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
No, the space shuttle was designed for low earth orbit and generally orbits within 200-300 nautical miles of Earth.
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.
It takes about 8.5 minutes for a space shuttle to reach space after launch. The space shuttle accelerates to a speed of about 17,500 miles per hour to overcome Earth's gravity and enter space.
It takes a space shuttle about 8 to 9 minutes to reach outer space once it launches from Earth. This is typically when the shuttle reaches an altitude of about 100 kilometers (62 miles) above the Earth's surface.
The space shuttle orbits the earth at 18700 miles per hour at a height of 350 miles above the Earth.
Combination of gravity and the shuttle's inertia creates a curved path parallel to Earth's surface.
The temperature outside the space shuttle when it orbits Earth varies significantly depending on whether it is facing the Sun or in the shadow of Earth. In sunlight, temperatures can exceed 250 degrees Fahrenheit, while in shadow they can drop below -250 degrees Fahrenheit. The space shuttle's thermal protection system helps to regulate the internal temperature within a safe range.