how fast does the space shuttle travel at reentry?

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2007-06-23 14:37:32 · 5 answers · asked by whitefoxpup w 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space

While in orbit the Shuttle's speed is 17,500 mph. When reentry occurs, the Shuttle is traveling at 16,700 mph.

2007-06-23 14:40:58 · answer #1 · answered by greymatter 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Approximately 17,000 miles per hour give or take. Quite slow when compared to the speed of light, at approximately 186,000 miles per second!

2007-06-27 01:05:06 · answer #2 · answered by Guy E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Faster than the speed limit....

2007-06-24 01:03:31 · answer #3 · answered by Rampage 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋

11,000 mph

2007-06-27 15:14:19 · answer #4 · answered by Kirk Rose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

17,500 MPH

2007-06-23 21:40:50 · answer #5 · answered by runner1 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋