What does the atmospheric trajectory of the Space Shuttle look like?

You wouldn't believe how hard it is to get this information. The next time Ilisten to a live launch, you can be sure I will note down the numbers as Mission Control announces them! This opportunity actually came up in the launch of STS-95, the famous 'John Glenn' flight. Here's what the TV programshowed:

Time mm:ss

Range(miles)

Altitude(miles)

Speed(mph)

3:20

77

47

3,800

3:40

135

60

4,600

4:00

165

62

5,100

4:30

195

65

5,700

5:00

242

66.7

6,500

5:30

319

68

7,900

6:00

358

67.7

8,500

6:30

400

68

9,700

7:00

540

66

11,880

9:00

1000

72

16,850