Birdwatch Note Rating
2023-03-27 13:37:14 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: D6D60A153E533188C8E4603BE7A1A889D5F9C906771804C24112DE647CC91A36
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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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