[post_page_title]NASA Space Shuttle[/post_page_title]
The NASA Space Shuttle has the reputation it does for a reason. Outside of gravitational range, the shuttle reaches a top speed of 17,500 miles per hour. In fact, if the aircraft were able to continuously fly within the atmosphere of the Earth, it would beat out every other flying craft in the globe.
If the NASA Space Shuttle fell below its top speed expectations while in orbit, it would plummet down to Earth almost immediately. The United States government spends about $450 million to get the shuttle produced for take-off.