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[[circled]] 3 [[/circled]] Purpose: [[circled]] 1 [[/circled]] Above atmosphere [[circled]] 2 [[/circled]] Point in right direction } state vector! [[circled]] 3 [[/circled]] Exactly right speed } -> Tank has just enough fuel to get shuttle to desired position at required speed (horizontal) At MECO, - shuttle separates from tank - Backs off slightly - Tank follows orbit (trajectory) back into atmosphere (tank isn't used again) [[boxed]] VIDEO [[/boxed]] Orbit Traj. of Launch [[image]] If you did nothing else, you'd re-enter atmosphere: [[image]] ↑Fire Small Orbital Maneuvering Engines so... MECO: Strapped In Seats, Weightless Stay In Seats Until OMS-2 [[left margin]] Model [[/left margin]] Show OMS Engines, & Describe +Pods Then, Crew Unstraps & Puts Launch Stuff Away Gets Out Orbit Stuff
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