The centripetal force acting on the space shuttle as it orbits Earth is equal to the shuttles momentum
Quoting from the article itself:
"Since it is above Earth's atmosphere, it gives us clearer pictures of space than telescopes on Earth can."
Answer: 39.2 m/s
Explanation:
You can use the kinematic equation:

We know the final velocity because it says it came to a stop. So now all we gotta do is plug in.
