18. In space does the Shuttle float too? In weightlessness, how would we steer if there is no wind to propel the ship in one direction? (A K2S Question)

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Actually, the Space Shuttle is also floating. We use small rockets to steer the vehicle, not wind or rudders.

Answer provided by Byron Lichtenberg, Ph.D.

Question and Answer extracted from the book Kids to Space - by Lonnie Schorer

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