Thread: Why does the shuttle throttle on ascent?
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Old January 7th 07, 02:43 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting,sci.space.history,sci.space.shuttle
Ron Natalie
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Default Why does the shuttle throttle on ascent?
Danny Deger wrote:
Why does the shuttle throttle to 3 Gs on ascent?

I don't know about G's but the shuttle adjust the engine thrust
up and down at various times in the launch based on the dynamic
pressures involved.