How far does the space shuttle travel after its rear landing gear touches down on the runway?-Travel Gear

Question : How far does the space shuttle travel after its rear landing gear touches down on the runway?

Best answer:

not 100% but i think 1/4th to 1/2 of a mile

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#1 written by David H. 1 year ago

About 8,000 feet (on the 15,000-foot runway, or a little more than a mile and a half).

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#2 written by Madrugada 1 year ago

You requested an answer from me, but I think that Andre hit the nail on the head. Good job, Andre! It is rather interesting to think about.

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#3 written by ANDRE L 1 year ago

-STS 51-F Landing:
August 6, 1985, 12:45:26 p.m. PDT, Runway 23, Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. Rollout distance: 8,569 feet.
-STS 50 Landing July 9, 1992, 7:43 a.m. EDT, Runway 33, Kennedy Space Center, Fla., Rollout distance: 1O,2OO feet.
-STS-47 Endeavour Landing: 09/20/92, 08:53:24 a.m. EDT, Runway 33, KSC (12). Rollout distance: 8,567 feet.

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