How fast does the space station move in space?

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How fast does the space station move in space?

2006-12-19 06:53:15 · 3 answers · asked by j t 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space

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About 17,500 MPH.

2006-12-19 06:55:23 · answer #1 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋

There is no such thing as "speed" absent relation to another body. "Acceleration," however, is a different matter.

Oh well, none of that is important to your question because you probably are interested in the station's speed relative to earth, and the first poster's response sounds about right.

2006-12-19 15:01:22 · answer #2 · answered by Oxhead 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

check NASA ISS orbital elements

2006-12-19 16:00:35 · answer #3 · answered by MarkG 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋