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About Kenneth Renshaw
Expertise
Answer basic space flight questions, research info on specific space flights. Answer questions on astronomy

Experience
Amateur astronomer and avid astronomy/space flight fan for 31 years.

Organizations
Official NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador for Arkansas and Missouri (one of about 300 nationwide). (http://www2.jpl.nasa.gov/ambassador/profiles/Kenneth_Renshaw.htm)

Publications
Numerous local and area newspapers.

Education/Credentials
AA/BME/MME

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Space Exploration - SPACE SHUTTLE MOVE

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Wutzmyname wrote at 2007-09-18 01:09:13
The Shuttle indeed "moves" in line with Newton's Law with an action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. The force applied by expelling gas through nozzles on the Space Shuttle's nose and aft section push it in any direction opposite that of which it is expelled.

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