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Explain the forces that a spacecraft needs to overcome during launch.
Explain the forces that a spacecraft needs to overcome during launch.
The spacecraft needs to produce enough thrust to overcome its weight and drag created when the spacecraft moves through the air.
What is the first step in planning a space mission?
What is the first step in planning a space mission?
The first step is getting the spacecraft off of Earth.
What is the planned path for a spacecraft from launch to destination called?
What is the planned path for a spacecraft from launch to destination called?
The planned path is called the trajectory.
What does the trajectory of a spacecraft depend on?
What does the trajectory of a spacecraft depend on?
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What is the significance of knowing the planned destination for a spacecraft launch?
What is the significance of knowing the planned destination for a spacecraft launch?
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