first cosmic velocity

English

Etymology

first +‎ cosmic +‎ velocity From being the first velocity greater than that able to be held upon the Earth, thus entering the realm of the Cosmos

Proper noun

first cosmic velocity

The velocity of a circular orbit about the Earth.

Noun

first cosmic velocity (plural first cosmic velocities)

The velocity of a circular orbit.

Synonyms

first cosmic speed

Coordinate terms

second cosmic velocity / second cosmic speed
third cosmic velocity / third cosmic speed

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