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From NOVA: Because the Space Shuttle is so large (122 ft long), you will hear the sonic booms created by both the nose and tail shock waves (they occur about one-half second apart). All supersonic airplanes produce two sonic booms, but because they happen so close to each other, you hear them as one sound.
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Why wouldn't space shuttles create sonic booms while orbiting earth?
Space shuttles do not create sonic booms while orbiting Earth because sonic booms are caused by shockwaves produced when an object travels faster than the speed of sound within the atmosphere. Since space shuttles travel at speeds greater than the speed of sound in space (where there is no atmosphere to create the conditions for a sonic boom), they do not produce sonic booms while in orbit.
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).
Why wouldn't space shuttles create sonic booms while orbiting earth?
Space shuttles do not create sonic booms while orbiting Earth because sonic booms are caused by shockwaves produced when an object travels faster than the speed of sound within the atmosphere. Since space shuttles travel at speeds greater than the speed of sound in space (where there is no atmosphere to create the conditions for a sonic boom), they do not produce sonic booms while in orbit.
What causes a sonic boom when a space shuttle lands?
Sonic booms occur when an object (space shuttle) is traveling faster than the speed of sound and the air in front of the object is compressed. As the air is compressed it emits a noise, thus the sonic boom.
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 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.
What is the landing speed of the space shuttle?
The shuttle lands at between 213 to 226 mph (343 to 364 kph).
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 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
