2006-09-27 11:53:06 · 7 answers · asked by Donna 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
The space shuttle can carry 50,000 lbs. to low earth orbit. It is still the most capable launch vehicle available.
It can orbit the Earth at altitudes ranging from 100 nautical miles to 520 nautical miles. It has a cross-range capabilty of just over 1000 nautical miles. (This means that it is capable of landing 1000 nautical miles to either side of its orbital ground track.)
The guidance systems on board are capable of trips to the Moon and Mars, but the vehicle itself is not.
2006-09-27 14:42:46 · answer #1 · answered by Otis F 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Lately about 220 miles up to the International Space Station. Someone I know actually thought the Space Shuttle goes to the moon. The Space Shuttle operates only in what is called low Earth orbit.
2006-09-27 19:17:05 · answer #2 · answered by ericbryce2 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In linear distance, the last Space Shuttle Mission flew a total of 4.9 million miles.
http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/main/index.html
2006-09-27 19:01:44 · answer #3 · answered by Dave 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The furthest they've gone outside of our atmosphere is to the International Space Station, that is usually a 3 day trip.
The furthest Astronauts have gone was in orbit around the moon.
2006-09-27 18:57:15 · answer #4 · answered by T F 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you mean above the earth surface, in the range of about 160 to rarely a max of 300 miles.
2006-09-27 18:57:16 · answer #5 · answered by rhino9joe 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
the fuel for the shuttles is liquid oxygen
2006-09-27 18:55:59 · answer #6 · answered by Koolaid1730 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
really far
2006-09-27 19:00:55 · answer #7 · answered by crazy man 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋