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What Happens to a Space Shuttle When It Re-enters the Earth’s Atmosphere? 

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Re-entering the Earth’s atmosphere is the most dangerous time for a space shuttle.
What Happens to a Space Shuttle When It Re-enters the Earth’s Atmosphere? 
Re-entering the Earth’s atmosphere is the most dangerous time for a space shuttle. In space, there is no air resistance to oppose motion, so the space shuttle can travel at very high speeds. At these speeds, the space shuttle faces enormous air resistance as it descends into Earth’s atmosphere.
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