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After re-entry into Earth's atmosphere, the space shuttle glides back to Earth using its specialized heat shield and re-entry procedures. It lands on a runway using its landing gear. Once on the ground, it is towed back to the hangar for processing and refurbishment before its next flight.
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How does a space shuttle launch into outer space?
The space shuttle is launched into Outer Space by having it attached to the rocket that launches up as well as the space shuttle and gradually the rocket falls apart and lands in the Pacific ocean. It often lands there. The space shuttle then continues its mission alone.
The Space Shuttle takes off like a ............flies around the earth like a........... and lands like an?
the space shuttle takes off like a rocket flies around the earth like a bird and lands like an airoplane
What forces act on a space shuttle when it lands?
When a space shuttle lands, the main forces acting on it are gravitational force, aerodynamic drag, and the thrust from any retro rockets or thrusters being used. Additionally, the landing gear and brakes may also generate frictional forces as they slow down the shuttle.
Disadvantages of space shuttle?
The space shuttle was the result of committee compromise and political expediency. It was never the best design. It takes off like a rocket (and blows up like one on occasion) and lands like a plane (or rather, it lands like a brick with control surfaces).
What happens when a space-shuttle launches?
When a space shuttle launches, the main engines ignite to lift the shuttle off the ground. Once it gains enough altitude, the solid rocket boosters are released. The shuttle then continues its journey into space using its main engines until it reaches orbit.
When the space shuttle lands into the ocean what does it do before it lands?
The Space Shuttle doesn't land in the ocean it lands on a runaway.
Why does a space shuttle lands the way it does?
The space shuttle lands like an aircraft because it is the safest and simplest way, currently, to land a reusable craft.
Why does the space shuttle land in water after leaving outer space?
It doesn't. It lands on a runway.
What happens when your in a space shuttle going to space?
it flys
What is a type of rocket that lands like an airplane?
The space shuttle Is a type of rocket that lands like an airplane.
How fast can the space shutte fly on landing?
A Space Shuttle lands at 343 to 364 kmph.
How does a space shuttle launch into outer space?
The space shuttle is launched into Outer Space by having it attached to the rocket that launches up as well as the space shuttle and gradually the rocket falls apart and lands in the Pacific ocean. It often lands there. The space shuttle then continues its mission alone.
What is the landing speed of the space shuttle?
The shuttle lands at between 213 to 226 mph (343 to 364 kph).
The Space Shuttle takes off like a ............flies around the earth like a........... and lands like an?
the space shuttle takes off like a rocket flies around the earth like a bird and lands like an airoplane
What is the difference between the space shuttles and other space vehicles?
The space shuttle lands like a plane and is reusable.
What blasts off like a rocket but lands like an airplane?
Space Shuttle
What blasts off like a rocket and lands like an airplane?
Space shuttle!
