Hubble Trivia: 7) How Many Times Does Hubble Orbit Earth in a Day?

The video explains that the Hubble Space Telescope completes about 15 orbits around Earth each day, traveling at a speed of approximately 17,000 miles per hour at an altitude of 340 miles. Each orbit takes about 95 minutes, with slight variations due to orbital geometries.

How many orbits does the Hubble Space Telescope complete in a single day?

• 20 orbits

• 10 orbits

• 15 orbits

• 25 orbits

At what altitude does the Hubble Space Telescope orbit the Earth?

• 700 miles

• 200 miles

• 340 miles

• 500 miles

What is the approximate speed of the Hubble Space Telescope as it orbits the Earth?

• 20,000 miles per hour

• 17,000 miles per hour

• 15,000 miles per hour

• 10,000 miles per hour

How long does it take for the Hubble Space Telescope to complete one orbit around the Earth?

• 120 minutes

• 95 minutes

• 75 minutes

• 60 minutes

What factor can cause slight variations in the orbit duration of the Hubble Space Telescope?

• Weather conditions

• Gravitational pull

• Orbital geometries

• Solar flares