English: Computer simulation of the heating of a space shuttle orbiter upon reentry. Temperatures on the exterior of the shuttle can reach 3,000 °F (1,650 °C) during this phase of flight.
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2006-01-29 09:55 Astrowikizhang 480×300× (22451 bytes) The outside of the Shuttle will be heated to over 2,500 degrees during the reentry phase of the mission.
2006-01-29 08:52 Astrowikizhang 480×300× (27075 bytes) The outside of the Shuttle will be heated to over 2,500 degrees during the entry phase of the mission.