01. How fast is the Space Shuttle on takeoff? How fast do we have to go to leave the atmosphere? (A K2S Question)

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It starts at 0.0 miles per hour (mph) and goes faster and faster. By the time it reaches space it is traveling at least 17,000 mph. We don't have to go a specific speed to leave the atmosphere, but we have to be traveling at a minimum of 17,000 mph in order to stay in space and not crash to the Earth.

Answer provided by John Cavallaro


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