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Old 12-11-2008, 06:01 PM   #16 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by wyatt View Post
Yes, a velocity (in space) of 5 miles per second is not exactly comparable to road speeds. Just getting to the point where the atmosphere doesn't interfere too much (and then staying there) is quite an accomplishment!
I was talking more about the piggy back scenario in the OP But yeah, even lift off velocities are freaking amazing
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