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Old January 7th 07, 02:43 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting,sci.space.history,sci.space.shuttle
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Default Why does the shuttle throttle on ascent?

Danny Deger writes:

Why does the shuttle throttle to 3 Gs on ascent?


The real Shuttle throttles back during ascent at a certain point in
order to reduce aerodynamic stresses as it rises through the
atmosphere.

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