Dr. LeConte Cathey discusses satellites, the space shuttle, and maintaining technology for space. Join Dr. LeConte Cathey from the University of South Carolina’s Department of Physics and Astronomy on ...
A NASA Space Shuttle Orbiter re-enters the Earth's atmosphere at about 75 miles above sea level and speeds close to 17,500 mph. When slowing down to its landing speed of about 215 mph, the orbiter's ...