How does the space shuttle orbit the earth and return?

Subject: How does the space shuttle orbit the earth and return?

Date: Wed Feb 14 18:43:30 2001
Posted by Lauren
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Area of science: Astronomy
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Thanck you for the resent e-mail it was useful but I know that a space 
shuttle orbits by gravity. That doesnt really explain it that well. My 
question how does a space shuttle orbit, I need to know more about gravity 
and other things like that. I understand that the gravity keeps it from 
flying into space but how? Also how does the space shuttle know that it isnt 
going to be pulled into space and not be able to return or something?

Thank you,
Lauren

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