The space shuttle launches an 800 -kg satellite by ejecting it from the cargo bay as shown. The ejection mechanism is activated and is in contact with the satellite for 4 s to give it a velocity of 0.3 m / s in the z -direction relative to the shuttle. The mass of the shuttle is 90 Mg. Determine the component of velocity vf of the shuttle in the minus z -direction resulting from the ejection. Also find the time average Fav of the ejection force. | Numerade

A closer look at how the Virgin Galactic space shuttle will blast into space

Space Shuttle Columbia Launch

Space Shuttle Return to Flight

Retired space shuttle set to be raised by cranes for display