How long does it take a space shuttle to orbit the earth?
2007-06-21 05:17:34 · 12 answers · asked by brianriback 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
The space shuttle is definitely not in geo-synchronous orbit. Never. One orbit of a space shuttle takes between 90 minutes and 100 minutes, depending on the height and inclination of the orbit.
2007-06-21 05:25:14 · answer #1 · answered by Ernst S 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Space Shuttle Orbit Time
2016-12-16 20:36:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Typically the shuttle is in low earth orbit and the time is relative to its distance above the surface of the earth.
Usually about 90 minutes for one orbit. At lower altitudes, the drag from earth's atmosphere is greater so lower and faster orbits are not usually used.
The space shuttle is NOT designed to reach the high altitude required for geo-synchronous orbit and therefore has NEVER been used for that purpose.
The fuel required to reach that altitude is too great to make it practical for a vehicle that large. It is more a matter of being practical and economical than it is a technical issue.
2007-06-21 05:31:09 · answer #3 · answered by Philip H 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It take round 90 minutes for a space shuttle to reach the earth
2007-06-21 05:27:30 · answer #4 · answered by Don Eppes 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Agree with Paul, except the geosynchronous part. The Shuttle doesn't do geosynchronous.
The Shuttle was in a docking position with the ISS and at that orbital altitude, it took 91.2 minutes to orbit the earth.
When the Shuttle was approaching the ISS, it was in a lower, faster orbit (about 80 to 85 minutes).
2007-06-21 05:24:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
from 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours depending on orbit
2007-06-21 05:33:54 · answer #6 · answered by Deslok of Gammalon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
with the intention to orbit around the earth one time, 20 area commute a lot would be mandatory and a couple of/3 of them to hold gasoline into orbit. It takes approximately ninety minutes for the orbiter to flow around the Earth one time, shifting at 17,500 miles consistent with hour.
2016-10-02 21:31:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
About 90 minutes.
2007-06-21 05:24:26 · answer #8 · answered by stevenB 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That depends on it's distance from the earths surface. Usually spaceships are in a geosynchronous orbit, meaning that they orbit the earth every 24 hours (this doesn't mean that they circle the earth though...it will actually spin at the same rate the earth does). that way they stay directly above mission control on the ground.
2007-06-21 05:21:42 · answer #9 · answered by Paul P 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
It depends on it's altitude, but in general, about 90 minutes.
2007-06-21 06:35:02 · answer #10 · answered by quantumclaustrophobe 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋