Why does a rocket have to go 25,000 mph to escape Earth?
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Why does a rocket have to go 25,000 mph to escape Earth?
Escaping our planet’s gravitational pull is hard – not only is gravity strong, but it also extends far away from Earth. Essentially, the rocket has to make thrust – that is, create force ...