Why don't rockets burn up on the way out?

Name: Discover Shuttle Launch - 7.4.06
Uploaded: 2007-01-04T00:37:30Z
Description: I recommend this YouTube video that is annotated with altitude and speed plus some good commentary for Discovery’s 7 minute ride into orbit. It should illustrate things pretty clearly. [Disco...

Tristan · January 4, 2007, 12:19am

[QUOTE=Fish]
Okay, what if the rocket ship is on a treadmill?
[/QUOTE]

I hate you.

just kidding. <B

Shagnasty · January 4, 2007, 12:37am

I recommend this YouTube video that is annotated with altitude and speed plus some good commentary for Discovery’s 7 minute ride into orbit. It should illustrate things pretty clearly.

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Why don't rockets burn up on the way out?

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