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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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Kenneth Renshaw

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Answer basic space flight questions, research info on specific space flights. Answer questions on astronomy

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

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