The Truth About Rocket Trajectories: Debunking Misconceptions

TLDRRocket trajectories are not simply straight up and straight back down. They follow a curved path due to Earth's rotation and orbital mechanics.

Key insights

Rocket trajectories follow a curved path due to Earth's rotation and orbital mechanics.

Q&A

Do rockets go straight up and straight back down?

—No, rockets follow a curved path due to factors like Earth's rotation and orbital mechanics.

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14:30Rocket trajectories follow a curved path due to Earth's rotation and orbital mechanics.

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