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The Space Shuttle isn't powered during re-entry, is it? I think in the context of records, "flight" usually is taken to mean self-powered flight, otherwise it
by simplicio 9y ago
The Space Shuttle isn't powered during re-entry, is it? I think in the context of records, "flight" usually is taken to mean self-powered flight, otherwise it gliding (or falling).
- sitharus 9y agoThere are a number of sources that refer to the Space Shuttle Orbiter as a 'flying brick' and that it doesn't fly as much as 'falls with style'. Sure it's fast, but nobody's sure if it flies.
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