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Have any vehicles reached 'escape velocity' then returned to Earth - if so which ones?
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Have any MANNED vehicles reached 'escape velocity' - If so what were they?
Yes, several manned vehicles have reached escape velocity, which is about 25,000 miles per hour. The Apollo spacecraft used during the moon missions reached escape velocity en route to the moon. Also, the Space Shuttle reached escape velocity when it orbited the Earth or traveled to the International Space Station.
The speed that must be reached by a satellite or spacecraft for it to go into orbit is called?
Escape velocity
What may happen to a rocket which rises from the earth never attains escape velocity?
A rocket that doesn't reach "escape velocity" will be overcome by gravity and will be pulled back down to Earth. Also, rockets which go into orbit have not reached escape velocity. Escape velocity is what is needed to completely leave earth's gravity well.
What is the escape velocity of the asteroid belt?
Each asteroid has its own escape velocity.
When did Escape Velocity Nova happen?
Escape Velocity Nova happened in 2002.
When did Escape Velocity Override happen?
Escape Velocity Override happened in 1998.
When was Escape Velocity Override created?
Escape Velocity Override was created in 1998.
When was Escape Velocity - Doctor Who - created?
Escape Velocity - Doctor Who - was created in 2001.
Is escape velocity same for all objects?
Yes. It is different for different planets etc. Escape velocity on earth is different than escape velocity on Jupiter.
What does the term 'escape velocity' mean?
Escape velocity is what a moving body has to achieve in order not to be pulled back down to the planet. For Earth it is about 7 miles per second.
What is escape velocity of speed?
You mean what is the escape velocity of Earth? If so, the answer is 11,2 km/s
When was Escape Velocity - video game - created?
Escape Velocity - video game - was created in 1996.
