Birdwatch Note Rating
2023-03-27 16:35:25 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 5065EF7C89CE16FA22998C1B74D94BF20E758795D1B82A007E6D33F9CF4A3CFC
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Original Note:
This is depicting a "gravity turn" maneuver whereby the rocket goes up to punch through dense atmosphere and then turning to use the earth's gravity to assist in achieving orbit - orbit being achieved by going so fast sideways you miss the Earth when you'd otherwise crash https://headedforspace.com/gravity-turn/
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