How fast does a Space Ship Travel To get to Space?

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How fast does a Space Ship Travel To get to Space?

2006-09-09 06:24:53 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

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It has to travel at a speed that is at least escape velocity, or the velocity required to escape earth's gravitational field. It has to travel at least 11.2 km/second.

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2006-09-09 06:40:27 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. Mysterio 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋

To be and remain in low earth orbit, an object has to travel at 8 km/sec approximately. So anything that does not reach that velocity will fall back.

2006-09-09 06:28:37 · answer #2 · answered by Vincent G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋