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A space shuttle is in a circular orbit at an altitude of 237 mi. Calculate the absolute value of g at this altitude and determine the corresponding weight of a shuttle passenger who weighs 180 lb when standing on the surface of the earth at a latitude of 45°. Are the terms "zero-g" and "weightless," which are sometimes used to describe conditions aboard orbiting spacecraft, correct in the absolute sense? Answers: gh Wh= i ft/sec² lb
Determine the distance h for which the spacecraft S will experience equal attractions from the earth and from the sun. Use Table D/2 of Appendix D as needed. Assume L = 105 000 km. Sun Answer: h= SX Not to scale Earth (105) km