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  • Fastest Objects Entering Earth's Atmosphere: Spacecraft vs. Meteors
    That's a great question! Here's the breakdown:

    * 90,000 mph is incredibly fast. To put it in perspective, that's about 135 times the speed of sound.

    * Spacecraft re-entry is extremely fast. Many spacecraft, like the Space Shuttle, would enter the atmosphere at speeds exceeding 90,000 mph.

    * Meteors can be even faster. Some meteors, especially larger ones, can enter the atmosphere at speeds reaching 160,000 mph or even faster.

    So, the answer is:

    * Some spacecraft during re-entry

    * Many meteors

    It's important to note that these speeds are just the initial entry velocities. As objects move through the atmosphere, friction causes them to slow down considerably.

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