Could a craft make orbit by going 100 mph straight up for a long time?

Subject: Could a craft make orbit by going 100 mph straight up for a long time?

Date: Thu Dec 18 20:40:37 2003
Posted by Ted
Grade level: nonaligned School: No school entered.
City: Flagstaff State/Province: AZ Country: U.S.A.
Area of science: Physics
ID: 1071801637.Ph

Message:


It seems like 100 mph is a more economical speed that might be achievable by 
something other than a rocket. Such a vehicle would take a long time to get to 
orbit but would be less expensive. Thank you.

Re: Could a craft make orbit by going 100 mph straight up for a long time?

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