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There is no gravity in space but the shuttle stays in orbit because of the Earths gravity and inertia. The inertia keeps it going in a circular motion. In space the Earth's gravity is strong enough to hold something in orbit but not strong enough to pull it to Earth's surface.
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Explain what keeps the moon orbiting Earth?
Because the moon moves with a certain speed in its orbit, that orbital motion produces a centrifugal force which opposes the attraction of gravity. The balance between gravity and centrifugal force keeps the moon in orbit. The moon continues to orbit at the speed it does, because of its inertia. Moving in the vacuum of space, the moon does not encounter resistance to its motion. There is, however, some energy lost as a result of tidal forces, and that will, over a very long period of time, eventually alter the moon's orbit.
What force keeps the earth in its orbit and stops it from flying off into space?
gravity pulls the earth into position so it doesn't move away and gravity is what holds us down onto the earth as well.
The force of gravity opposes what other force?
The force of gravity opposes acceleration away from the source of the gravity. This is expressed as "centrifugal force" or the perpendicular component of a tangential velocity. The balance between these keeps the planets in orbit around the Sun.
Which movement represents a day when the earth moves around the sun?
The Earth's spin, or rotation on its axis gives us a day.
When the forward inertia of a projectile balances the downward pull of gravity the object is?
Your question isn't exactly stated correctly, but the result that I believe you are looking for is that, the object will be in Orbit around the Earth. This happens when the Centrifugal Force (outward from the rotation) balances out against the Pull of Gravity (Inward). For a body rotating about the Earth, the inward Force would be the Force of Gravity, which would account for the Centripetal Force. Gravity is 'taking the place of' the piece of string that holds an object in place when it is swung around in a circle.
What do you do after sending a space shuttle up?
After a space shuttle is launched it goes in orbit around the Earth. While in orbit, the astronauts preform experiments that can only be done in micro gravity or preform maintenance on satellites, or launch new satellites.
What date did they put hubble space telescope in orbit?
The shuttle that would put the Hubble into orbit finally launched on April 24, 1990.
Where and whom was the first space shuttle launched?
On April 12th, 1981, Space Shuttle Columbia soared into orbit, the first space shuttle launched. On it were Astronaut John Young and Test Pilot Bob Crippen.
What space shuttle launched in 1972 is still in orbit?
The first space shuttle was launch in 1981. Space shuttle missions do not stay in orbit, they are designed to return to Earth after missions generally lasting 1-2 weeks.
Is gravity acting on a person inside the space shuttle?
yes. How else would the space shuttle stay in orbit?
What was the name of the shuttle that launched the hubble space telescope in 1990?
The Hubble Space Telescope was launched into orbit by NASA's space shuttle Discovery (mission STS-31) on April 24, 1990.
What was the first spacecraft that was launched by a space shuttle?
The space shuttle is itself a spacecraft. Perhaps you are looking for information on the first satellites launched by a space shuttle. STS-5, launched 16 November 1982, deployed 2 satellites
Is there gravity pulling on orbiting shuttle?
Absolutely; the gravitational field of the planet Earth extends to the shuttle and much farther; the moon is held in its orbit by the Earth's gravity, and the shuttle doesn't travel nearly as far as the moon.
What was the name of the first shuttle launched?
The name of the first space shuttle that was run through free flight simulation was Enterprise, but the first space shuttle to actually reach orbit was Columbia in 1981.
How does a shuttle get into space?
A shuttle, like the Space Shuttle, gets into space by being launched into the atmosphere with the help of powerful rockets. The rockets provide the necessary thrust and speed to overcome Earth's gravity and carry the shuttle into orbit around the planet. Once in orbit, the shuttle can maneuver and travel to its destination in space.
Who was the hubble space telescope launched by?
The Hubble Space Telescope was launched into orbit by NASA's space shuttle Discovery on STS-31 on April 24, 1990.
What is the name of the Space Shuttle launched into orbit for the last time from the Kennedy Space Station in July 2011?
Atlantis
