Space Fact #6: How Fast Does It Take to Reach Outer Space?
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To get into low Earth orbit—a path in which the forces of motion balance the pull of gravity—a rocket has to attain a speed of about 17,000 miles per hour.
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Where to Park in Space
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How I worked with a team to create the perfect spot for a new station--along with a railroad grade through space.
Read MoreWhat It Takes to Conquer the Gravity Well
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The Gravity Well constitutes a challenge of speed, ingenuity, and brute force.
Read MoreThe Space Tricycle
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To understand the Gravity Well, just for a moment stop thinking of it as a well. Imagine instead a bowl-shaped valley, and a little kid riding a tricycle on the sidewalk.
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