A space shuttle travelling at 17581 miles per hour decreases its speed by 7412 miles per hour estimate the speed of the space shuttle after it has slowed down (a closer estimate is required)? Share with your friends Share 0 Yash Raj answered this Dear Student. Speed of shuttle before slowing down=17581 miles/hourDecrease in speed=7412 miles/hourTherefore, speed after slowing down=17581-7412=10169 miles/hour We hope that this answer solves your query. Regards. 0 View Full Answer