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Rocket ships can travel at speeds ranging from 25,000 to 36,000 miles per hour (40,000 to 58,000 kilometers per hour) depending on the mission and type of rocket.
big rocket
75 mph
About 123.2 feet per second.
The rocket needs to go sideways to reach orbit. By moving sideways fast enough, the rocket can overcome the force of gravity pulling it back towards Earth. This sideways velocity allows the rocket to enter a stable orbit around Earth.
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