Convert Cosmic velocity - third to kilometer/minute
Please provide values below to convert Cosmic velocity - third [None] to kilometer/minute [km/min], or Convert kilometer/minute to Cosmic velocity - third.
How to Convert Cosmic Velocity - Third to Kilometer/minute
1 None = 1001.999999998 km/min
Example: convert 15 None to km/min:
15 None = 15 × 1001.999999998 km/min = 15029.9999999699 km/min
Cosmic Velocity - Third to Kilometer/minute Conversion Table
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Cosmic Velocity - Third
The third cosmic velocity is the minimum speed an object must reach to escape the gravitational pull of the Earth without further propulsion, approximately 11.2 km/s.
History/Origin
The concept of cosmic velocities was developed in the early 20th century to describe the different escape velocities from celestial bodies. The third cosmic velocity specifically relates to Earth's escape velocity, becoming prominent with advancements in astronautics and space exploration.
Current Use
The third cosmic velocity is used in space mission planning to determine the required speed for spacecraft to leave Earth's gravitational influence and reach interplanetary or interstellar space.
Kilometer/minute
Kilometer per minute (km/min) is a unit of speed representing the distance of one kilometer traveled in one minute.
History/Origin
The kilometer per minute has been used primarily in contexts requiring rapid measurement of speed, such as in transportation and engineering, though it is less common than units like km/h or m/s. Its usage has declined with the adoption of standardized SI units.
Current Use
Today, km/min is mainly used in specialized fields like aviation, military, or scientific calculations where high-speed measurements are relevant, but it is not a standard unit in everyday measurements or most international standards.