TOR 17000 

 

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What is 17,000? And can the MV Agusta F4 really go that fast?

 

An average satellite orbits Earth at approximately 17,000 mph at an altitude of 150 Miles. If it travels much faster it shoots off into space and much slower back into Earths atmosphere for cremation. The orbit is a perfect balance between gravity, inertia and velocity. Break the balance and you're in big trouble. And yes the MV F4 could go that fast if able to get into orbit at the correct altitude. If we sent the MV Agusta F4 into orbit and let's say it weighs 200kg then it would loose 15 kilos at an altitude of 150 miles. Astronauts are only in a weight reduced state because they constantly fall towards the Earth not because they actually loose all their weight. See, here at Raptors & Rockets we know about more than just motorcycles. By Tor Sagen Additional imagery courtesy NASA 

 

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