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When the Space Shuttles were still in service, they re-entered Earth's atmosphere
by altering their orbit to add a small negative radial component (downward) to their
velocity, in addition to the large tangential component. By properly controlling the
components of their velocity and the attitude of their craft, the crew were able to
steadily decrease both their velocity and their altitude, and hopefully, with the help
from on high, avoid re-entering the Earth.
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What happens when a space shuttle reenter the atmosphere?
It heats up a lot and becomes vey hot.
What is a deorbit burn that is done by space shuttles on reentry?
The firing of a spacecraft's engine against the direction of motion to cut the spacecraft's orbital speed. The speed reduction places the spacecraft in a lower orbit. If this lower orbit passes through Earth's atmosphere, the spacecraft reenters.
What was the last space shuttle to orbit earth?
Space Shuttle Atlantis.
What is the second space shuttle to orbit the earth?
The second space shuttle to orbit the Earth was the Space Shuttle Challenger. It completed its first mission on April 9, 1983.
Did the space shuttle discovery make it to the moon?
No. The Space Shuttle were built for near Earth obital missions.
What happens when a space shuttle reenter the atmosphere?
It heats up a lot and becomes vey hot.
What is a deorbit burn that is done by space shuttles on reentry?
The firing of a spacecraft's engine against the direction of motion to cut the spacecraft's orbital speed. The speed reduction places the spacecraft in a lower orbit. If this lower orbit passes through Earth's atmosphere, the spacecraft reenters.
What was the last space shuttle to orbit earth?
Space Shuttle Atlantis.
Can you see the shuttle in space?
You can not see the space shuttle on Earth, but you can see it in a rocket!
What is the second space shuttle to orbit the earth?
The second space shuttle to orbit the Earth was the Space Shuttle Challenger. It completed its first mission on April 9, 1983.
Did the space shuttle discovery make it to the moon?
No. The Space Shuttle were built for near Earth obital missions.
Do satellite ever stop in space?
No, they do not stop until they reenter the earth's atmosphere.
How fast does a space shuttle reenter the earths atmosphere?
A space shuttle reenters the Earth's atmosphere at a speed of around 17,500 miles per hour. The high speed generates intense heat, which is why the shuttle needs heat shields to protect it during reentry. The spacecraft gradually slows down as it descends through the atmosphere.
What was the first space shuttle to reach Earth's Orbit?
The first space shuttle to reach Earth's orbit was the Space Shuttle Columbia, which completed its maiden flight on April 12, 1981.
Can the space shuttle travel to the moon?
No. The space shuttle can only reach low Earth orbit.
What direction will the shuttle come from when it appears in the sky?
forwards It is always traveling around the Earth in the same direction as we are rotating, but much faster. The space shuttle when in space can point in any direction, as there in no up and down. It still keeps moving in the same direction, even with engines facing forward.
At what altitude does the Earth's gravity no longer have an effect on the astronauts or the space shuttle?
At what altitude does the Earth's gravity no longer have an effect on the astronauts or the space shuttle?
