[kjam22]

I think the best solution is to find a way to slow the shuttle down to less than 9038479385 miles per hour before hitting the atmosphere.

[RadioAstronomer]

I think the best solution is to find a way to slow the shuttle down to less than 9038479385 miles per hour before hitting the atmosphere.

Doesn't work that way. Orbital mechanics dictates your velocity against your height above the Earth. As the system is designed, velocity is traded off for heat and friction once you come in contact with the atmosphere during the re-entry phase.

[FreedomCalls]

I think the best solution is to find a way to slow the shuttle down to less than 9038479385 miles per hour before hitting the atmosphere.

You can do that only by expending a LOT of fuel.

[Romish_Papist]

I think the best solution is to find a way to slow the shuttle down to less than 9038479385 miles per hour before hitting the atmosphere.

Hahahahahahahaha! That rocked!