The two orbital maneuvering engines of the space shuttle develop 26 kN of thrust each. If the
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The two orbital maneuvering engines of the space shuttle develop 26 kN of thrust each. If the shuttle is traveling in orbit at a speed of 28 000 km/h, how long would it take to reach a speed of 28 100 km/h after the two engines are fi red? The mass of the shuttle is 90 Mg.
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