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   How far can the Space Shuttle go?

   • The Shuttle is designed to reach orbits ranging from about 185 kilometers to 643 kilometers (115 statute miles to 400 statute miles) high. The Shuttle has the most reliable launch record of any rocket now in operation. Since 1981, it has boosted more than 1.36 million kilograms (3 million pounds) of cargo into orbit.

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   How fast does a space shuttle travel?

   • While in orbit, the space shuttle travels around Earth at a speed of about 17,500 miles (28,000 kilometers) per hour. At this speed, the crew can see a sunrise or sunset every 45 minutes. [10 Amazing Space Shuttle Photos ] The space shuttle Endeavour glides back to Earth on Jan. 20, 1996, after nine days in space on the STS-72 mission.

   8 Surprising Space Shuttle Facts

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   How long did the Space Shuttle stay in orbit?

   • The MSFC was also responsible for developing the Shuttle’s massive ET and the solid rocket motors and boosters. The longest the Shuttle has stayed in orbit on any single mission is 17.5 days on mission STS-80 in November 1996.

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   How far away is a space shuttle from a landing site?

   • The commander picks up a radio beacon from the runway (Tactical Air Navigation System) when the orbiter is about 140 miles (225 km) away from the landing site and 150,000 feet (45,700 m) high. At 25 miles (40 km) out, the shuttle's landing computers give up control to the commander.

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   How many people are on the Space Shuttle?

   • The largest crew numbered eight people. Normally, crews may range in size from five to seven people. The Shuttle is designed to reach orbits ranging from about 185 kilometers to 643 kilometers (115 statute miles to 400 statute miles) high. The Shuttle has the most reliable launch record of any rocket now in operation.

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   How long is a Space Shuttle mission?

   • The space shuttle flight path. The space shuttle flight path. Mouse over the boxes to see the stages. A typical shuttle mission is as follows: A typical shuttle mission lasts seven to eight days, but can extend to as much as 14 days depending upon the objectives of the mission. Let's look at the stages of a mission one by one.

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2. www.space.com › 12127-8-surprising-space-shuttle8 Surprising Space Shuttle Facts

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   Jun 30, 2011 · While in orbit, the space shuttle travels around Earth at a speed of about 17,500 miles (28,000 kilometers) per hour. At this speed, the crew can see a sunrise or sunset every 45...

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3. www.nasa.gov › reference › the-space-shuttleThe Space Shuttle - NASA

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   Jun 2, 2023 · The Shuttle is designed to reach orbits ranging from about 185 kilometers to 643 kilometers (115 statute miles to 400 statute miles) high. The Shuttle has the most reliable launch record of any rocket now in operation. Since 1981, it has boosted more than 1.36 million kilograms (3 million pounds) of cargo into orbit.

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   The Space Shuttle is a retired, partially reusable low Earth orbital spacecraft system operated from 1981 to 2011 by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) as part of the Space Shuttle program.

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   Thrust at liftoff of one booster (at sea level): 12.5 MN. Burn time: 124 s. The Space Transportation System (STS) is the formal name of NASA’s Space Shuttle, consisting of an aircraft-like orbiter, two boosters and a huge external tank.

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   Atlantis has made the 135th and final journey of the space shuttle programme, but just how far have Nasa's fleet of spacecraft travelled since 1981? And how does that distance compare to...

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   Sep 5, 2024 · The Space Shuttle. An idea born in unsettled times becomes a feat of engineering excellence. The most complex machine ever built to bring humans to and from space and eventually construct the next stop on the road to space exploration. More Shuttle Videos on NASA+.

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   A typical shuttle mission lasts seven to eight days, but can extend to as much as 14 days depending upon the objectives of the mission. Let's look at the stages of a mission one by one. Learn More on the Discovery Channel. The Hubble Space Telescope uses a system of cameras and mirrors to detect distant star light.