Comment Comment by layer8 Escape velocity is 25,020 mph (6.95 mps), so not completely surprising.Note that escape velocity applies to a situation without continued propulsion and also without air resistance, but still you can imagine that the order of magnitude is similar. parent layer8 7 months ago
Note that escape velocity applies to a situation without continued propulsion and also without air resistance, but still you can imagine that the order of magnitude is similar.