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Originally Posted by DGthe3
yes ... you're right. I don't know where I got 4000 mph from. Thats only what, mach 5 ... 5.5? Something like that. I knew the shuttle is capable of way more than that, I think I've heard it could go mach 25 but I don't think it ever has gone quite that fast.
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5......5 and a half............whatever it takes...............
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Originally Posted by Indpowr
I am only reporting the news...  |
But unlike Fox or MSNBC, we have higher expectations of you
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Originally Posted by Dragoneye
Would it still be measured on the "Mach scale" since sound can't travel very well in space?  |
Ok there Mr. Science
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Originally Posted by DGthe3
Its still pretty much going at orbital velocity the instant it re-enters the atmosphere
(good save DG ... good save ... )
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Ohhhhhh yeah that's why they need those ceramic tile undies on the shuttle. HEEEEAAAAAAT
