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Benefits of space launch from the equator
29:53 - 34:43 (04:49)
By launching a spacecraft from the equator, it can take advantage of Earth's natural rotation, which equates to a speed of a thousand miles an hour. This can reduce the amount of fuel required for the launch and make space missions less expensive.
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Launching a plane from the equator and going straight up allows you to take advantage of Earth's rotation and achieve speeds of up to 1500 miles an hour through space.
29:53 - 31:57 (02:03)
Summary
Launching a plane from the equator and going straight up allows you to take advantage of Earth's rotation and achieve speeds of up to 1500 miles an hour through space.
ChapterBenefits of space launch from the equator
Episode"Neil deGrasse Tyson"
PodcastSmartLess
The distance to space is only about two thirds the distance from San Francisco to Los Angeles - around 350 miles.
31:57 - 32:37 (00:40)
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The distance to space is only about two thirds the distance from San Francisco to Los Angeles - around 350 miles. Once above the atmosphere, the spacecraft is outside of Earth's gravitational pull.
ChapterBenefits of space launch from the equator
Episode"Neil deGrasse Tyson"
PodcastSmartLess
A discussion on falling sideways and the theory of gravity.
32:37 - 34:43 (02:05)
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A discussion on falling sideways and the theory of gravity. Exploring how gravity works as speed is increased while an object falls farther and farther from an observer.