About escape velocity

In celestial mechanics, escape velocity or escape speed is the minimum speed needed for an object to escape from contact with or orbit of a primary body, assuming:Ballistic trajectory – no other forces are acting on the object, such as propulsion and friction

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escape velocity

minimum speed needed for an object to escape the gravitational influence of a primary body

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