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If a rocket is launched from the surface of the Earth, it needs to reach a speed of 7 900 kilometers per second in order to reach space,
this is known as the orbital velocity. What would this speed be in miles per hour?

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Answer:

4909 miles per hour

Step-by-step explanation:

7900 kilometers converted into miles is 4909

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