2006-09-09 18:10:04 · 5 answers · asked by lily 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
depends on how fast its orbiting, it could also be a geosynchronous orbit where it stays in the same place the whole time
2006-09-09 18:12:04 · answer #1 · answered by chris 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The space shuttle orbits the earth about once every 90 minutes, so it orbits the earth about 16 times every day. You get the same answer for any spacecraft in what we call Low Earth Orbit just outside the earth's atmosphere.
2006-09-10 01:19:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
About 16. It depends on how high the orbit is. For example the satalite you get HBO on is at 29000 miles and orbits once every 24 hrs. Meaning that it stays over the U.S. all the time. The orbiter being closer will orbit faster.
2006-09-10 01:22:06 · answer #3 · answered by Ironball 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it takes about 90 minutes to go once around Earth, so that would mean it orbits about 16 times a day, right?
2006-09-10 01:17:14 · answer #4 · answered by kris 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hour and a half,roughly!
2006-09-13 20:04:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋