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it doesn't necessarily fly, its in a constant angular free fall around the planet which is what being in orbit means. But if you're asking why the space shuttle stays in the thermosphere, the answer would be because thats the layer of the earth's atmosphere where a space shuttle's velocity is enough to counteract the earth's gravitational pull, creating an angular free fall as mentioned earlier.
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Why do the space shuttle fly in the thermosphere?
The thermosphere is actually concidered to be in space because it is so rediculously thin. Because it is so thin spacecraft can orbit in it without the need for thrust. It also helps protect from radiation
What space shuttle did not fly in space?
Space Shuttle Enterprise did not fly in space, it was only a mock-up used for aerodynamics and gliding tests.
Which layer of the atmosphere does the space shuttle travel in?
The space shuttle travels in the thermosphere layer of the atmosphere, which is the layer located above the mesosphere. This layer is where temperatures can reach very high levels due to its proximity to space.
Why did the first space shuttle go into space?
It was designed to fly in space, and its first mission was another test of the space shuttle.
What was the name of first space shuttle to fly in space?
The first space shuttle to fly in space was named Columbia. It completed its maiden flight on April 12, 1981.
Where do space shuttle's fly?
99.99% of the time they fly to the ISS The International Space Station
Why do the space shuttle fly in the thermosphere?
The thermosphere is actually concidered to be in space because it is so rediculously thin. Because it is so thin spacecraft can orbit in it without the need for thrust. It also helps protect from radiation
Where would you find a space shuttle in the atmosphere?
I am pretty sure that a space shuttle is found in the thermosphere or mesosphere.
Which layer of the atmosphere does the space shuttle orbit the earth?
Thermosphere
How high can a space shuttle go in space?
An average space shuttle orbits in the high thermosphere, which is 120-600 km above sea level
What do astronomers fly to space in?
a space shuttle.
Which shuttle will fly the last mission?
Space Shuttle Discovery.
What space shuttle did not fly in space?
Space Shuttle Enterprise did not fly in space, it was only a mock-up used for aerodynamics and gliding tests.
Does the space shuttle fly in space?
yes it does stupid
What are the two characteristics of the thermosphere that makes it necessary for us to use a space shuttle to get through it?
Thermosphere is the atmosphere's outermost layer with a very thin air and no definite outer limit. The reason why a space shuttle gets through it is because shuttle orbiters used ceramic tiles and heat protection.
What are two characteristics of the thermosphere that make it necessary for use to use a space shuttle to get through it?
Thermosphere is the atmosphere's outermost layer with a very thin air and no definite outer limit. The reason why a space shuttle gets through it is because shuttle orbiters used ceramic tiles and heat protection.
What are two characteristics of the thermosphere that make it necessary for us to use a space shuttle to get it through it?
Thermosphere is the atmosphere's outermost layer with a very thin air and no definite outer limit. The reason why a space shuttle gets through it is because shuttle orbiters used ceramic tiles and heat protection.
