The knowledge exchange

Space and astronomy

How rockets reach orbit

You will explain why reaching orbit is about speed, not height, and calculate the energy budget any orbital rocket must meet.

45 minLevels
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Lessons

1 · 3-minute lesson3 min

Understand that orbital flight is about speed, not altitude.

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