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BeauSome skills required to be a shuttle driver include a valid driver's license, good driving record, knowledge of local traffic laws, customer service skills, and the ability to navigate different routes efficiently. Communication skills are also important for providing clear directions and assisting passengers.
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What do you call the driver of a space shuttle?
The driver of a space shuttle is called an astronaut.
How much energy is required for the space shuttle to return to earth?
The space shuttle required approximately 500 million Joules of energy for re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere. This energy was mainly used to slow down the shuttle and withstand the heat generated during re-entry.
What speed does the space shuttle have to reach to escape earths gravity?
17,500 miles per hour puts the shuttle in orbit. BUT the gravity is still there. I'm fact there is about 90% of the gravity while the shuttle is on the ground. That great rate of speed is required to keep the shuttle from falling back to earth. At that speed the shuttle is basically falling around the planet.
What space shuttle will you use to get to Saturn?
The space shuttle is not capable of leaving low earth orbit, a rocket like what the Apollo missions used (although much bigger) would be required.
How many times can a space shuttle be used?
Space shuttles were designed for multiple missions, but they required extensive refurbishment between flights. The average number of flights for a single shuttle was around 25-30 missions. Each shuttle was retired after completing its designated mission count.
