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Question 1

What is the minimum speed needed for a rocket to reach low Earth orbit?

Accepted Answer

A rocket must achieve approximately 7.8 km/s (28,000 km/h or 17,500 mph) horizontal velocity to maintain a stable low Earth orbit, plus additional delta-v to overcome gravity and drag losses during ascent.

Question 2

Why do rockets use multiple stages instead of a single stage?

Accepted Answer

The rocket equation makes single-stage-to-orbit extremely difficult with chemical propulsion. Staging discards empty tank mass, dramatically improving mass ratio and allowing each stage's engines to be optimized for their operating environment (sea level vs. vacuum).

Question 3

How does SpaceX land and reuse Falcon 9 boosters?

Accepted Answer

After stage separation, the booster performs a boostback burn, re-entry burn, and landing burn using its Merlin engines. Grid fins provide aerodynamic control during descent. The booster lands vertically on a drone ship or landing pad, then undergoes inspection and refurbishment for reuse — some boosters have flown 20+ times.

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