Real World: Calculating Shuttle Launch Windows

Short film · 6 min

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Synopsis

Learn how NASA engineers use mathematical equations to determine when to launch the space shuttle so it will successfully dock with the International Space Station. Learn about gravity, the orbit plane and other factors that influence launch windows.

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Running time

6 minutes

Collection

NASA

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• NIA
• eClips
• Real World
• Middle School
• Education
• Mathematics
• Technology
• Science
• Engineering
• Physics

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