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Calculating Energy Required to Put Hubble Space Telescope into Orbit

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Explore the physics behind launching the Hubble Space Telescope into orbit in this 16-minute video from Dot Physics. Calculate the speed, orbital period, and energy requirements for placing the 11,100 kg telescope at its 560 km altitude. Apply the momentum principle to determine the telescope's velocity, then compute its orbital period. Finally, calculate the work needed to lift the Hubble from Earth's surface to its operational orbit, gaining insights into the energy demands of space missions.

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How much energy would it take to get the Hubble Space Telescope into orbit?


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