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Does the shuttle come back to Earth on the same path each time?

April 26, 2017earth path Shuttle time

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Does the shuttle come back to Earth on the same path each time?

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No. This mission involved a relatively low orbit. Missions to the International Space Station go higher, and due to the different orbit, those shuttles typically come back to Earth over Mexico and the open waters of the Gulf.