Space Shuttle

The same relations can be used to get the necessary speed of the space shuttle in its orbit. All we need are those three equations plus the circular speed equation from circular motion: vq = wr.

Problem: If the space shuttle orbits at a height of 200 miles (= 320 km) above the earth’s surface, how fast does it need to be going in it orbit?

The same relations can be used to get the necessary speed of the space shuttle in its orbit. All we need are those three equations plus the circular speed equation from circular motion: vq = wr.