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The orbiter's velocity on orbit is approximately 25,405 feet per second (17,322 statute miles per hour). In order to return to earth, the shuttle fires its Orbital Manuevering Engines (OMS) in the direction opposite to its orbit . It only slows down by about 200 m.p.h. in order to begin "falling" back to earth.
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What are the advantages of a space shuttle when it goes into space or even when it is getting ready to do a launch into space?
the shuttle goes fast and when it is in space,it become less weight so it goes easier on the space shuttle.
Why must the space shuttle go so fast?
It has to move fast so it can escape gravity's pull on the shuttle.
How fast does a space shuttle go when it takes off?
Any space shuttle takes of at 80 th 90 miles per hour that's fast
How fast can a space shuttle travel?
17,500 mph.
How fast does the space shuttle go mph?
18000
What are the advantages of a space shuttle when it goes into space or even when it is getting ready to do a launch into space?
the shuttle goes fast and when it is in space,it become less weight so it goes easier on the space shuttle.
Why must the space shuttle go so fast?
It has to move fast so it can escape gravity's pull on the shuttle.
How fast does a space shuttle go when it takes off?
Any space shuttle takes of at 80 th 90 miles per hour that's fast
How fast can a space shuttle travel?
17,500 mph.
How fast does the space shuttle go mph?
18000
How fast was a space shuttle?
around 1334 mph
How fast is the space shuttle endeavor?
All space shuttle vehicles orbit at a speed of 17,320 miles per hour.
How fast can a space shuttle go?
I believe that when a space shuttle is traveling at its fastest it goes about 17,321 miles per hour.
How fast can a space ship go?
If you mean the space shuttle, it reaches 17,500mph
How fast does the space shuttle travel while in space?
Approximately 18,000 mph.
How fast at take off does a space shuttle go?
A space shuttle travels at or around 7,500 MPH or miles per hour
How fast does a space shuttle go when it comes back to earth?
The space shuttle has a reentry speed of about 17,000 miles per hour.
