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NASA Space Shuttle Orbiter Trivia
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While in orbit, shuttles traveled around the Earth at ________ to remain in orbit.
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17,500 mph (28,200 km/h)
💡 Explanation:
To maintain a stable low Earth orbit, the Space Shuttle had to travel at approximately 17,500 mph to balance gravitational pull with centrifugal force.