Question

In order for a space shuttle to leave earth, it must produce a great amount of thrust. It's rocket boosters create this thrusting force by burning great amounts of fuel. However, once in space , the shuttle needs very little fuel.it circles earth while gravity pulls it towards earth .what term describes the motion of the shuttle around earth?

Answer 1

You MUST know this already if oyu have studied anything about rockets, planets, solar sytems.

We say a satellite or space station is "in _____ around earth"

or
The moon "_____s" the earth every 28 days...