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Oh yeah! It's why the moon - way out of our atmosphere - continues to circle around us. Earth's gravity keeps it close. In fact, even at 17 moon distances away from the Earth, gravity still reaches. Granted, it's 1/millionth of what it is on the surface of the Earth, but the gravitational pull between two objects in fact, never ends, it just gets infinitesimally smaller.

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How high would a rocket go on the moon compared to earth?

A rocket on the moon can reach higher altitudes compared to one on Earth due to the moon's lower gravity and lack of atmosphere. On the moon, a rocket could potentially reach several kilometers in altitude, while on Earth it would likely be limited by the atmosphere to only a few hundred kilometers.


How fast does a Spaceship have to go to get out of the atmosphere?

A spaceship needs to reach a speed of around 25,000 miles per hour (40,233 kilometers per hour) to break free from Earth's atmosphere and reach orbit. This speed is required to counteract the gravitational pull of Earth and escape its atmosphere.


How do rockets help in space exploration?

Rockets help in space exploration by providing the necessary thrust to launch spacecraft beyond Earth's atmosphere and into space. They allow spacecraft to reach high speeds and escape Earth's gravity to travel to other celestial bodies in our solar system and beyond. Rockets also play a crucial role in delivering supplies and equipment to astronauts on space missions and in launching satellites for communication, navigation, and scientific research.


Which layer of the atmosphere loses atoms and molecules due to weak gravity?

The exosphere is the outermost layer of Earth's atmosphere where the weakest amount of gravity allows atoms and molecules to escape into space. This layer is composed mainly of hydrogen and helium atoms that can reach high velocities due to solar radiation.


What must a rocket overcome in order to reach orbit?

If you want something to orbit the earth, then you have to throw it at superhuman speed. Actually, on roller coasters, you sometimes feel like you are floating out of your seat. If it wasn't for your seatbelt, you could've orbited the earth!

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How long would a car take to reach outer space?

A car would not be able to reach outer space as it lacks the necessary speed and propulsion to overcome Earth's gravity and atmospheric conditions. Outer space begins approximately 62 miles (100 kilometers) above the Earth's surface, which is well beyond the reach of a car's capability.


How high would a rocket go on the moon compared to earth?

A rocket on the moon can reach higher altitudes compared to one on Earth due to the moon's lower gravity and lack of atmosphere. On the moon, a rocket could potentially reach several kilometers in altitude, while on Earth it would likely be limited by the atmosphere to only a few hundred kilometers.


Is Reach larger then Earth?

No, reach is about the same size, notice that reach is full of craters, so it has a different atmosphere to earth.


How fast does a Spaceship have to go to get out of the atmosphere?

A spaceship needs to reach a speed of around 25,000 miles per hour (40,233 kilometers per hour) to break free from Earth's atmosphere and reach orbit. This speed is required to counteract the gravitational pull of Earth and escape its atmosphere.


What is the name for the speed a rocket must reach to escape the earth's gravity?

Escape velocity is the speed that a rocket must reach to break free from Earth's gravity and enter space. It is the minimum velocity required for an object to overcome the pull of Earth's gravity.


What are meteroids that reach the earth's atmosphere called?

comets


-More meteorites reach the surface of the moon than the Earth Why?

Most of the meteorites which reach Earth burn up as they enter Earth's atmosphere due the heat caused by friction. The moon has no atmosphere.


How do you beat gravity on Earth?

To overcome gravity, you must reach "Escape Velocity" to overcome gravity and escape a planet's orbit.


How high does oxygen reach in the Earth's atmosphere?

Oxygen in the Earth's atmosphere reaches up to about 100 kilometers above the surface.


How do rockets help in space exploration?

Rockets help in space exploration by providing the necessary thrust to launch spacecraft beyond Earth's atmosphere and into space. They allow spacecraft to reach high speeds and escape Earth's gravity to travel to other celestial bodies in our solar system and beyond. Rockets also play a crucial role in delivering supplies and equipment to astronauts on space missions and in launching satellites for communication, navigation, and scientific research.


Which layer of the atmosphere loses atoms and molecules due to weak gravity?

The exosphere is the outermost layer of Earth's atmosphere where the weakest amount of gravity allows atoms and molecules to escape into space. This layer is composed mainly of hydrogen and helium atoms that can reach high velocities due to solar radiation.


What are pieces of stone that reach the earth's atmosphere called?

Meteors