third cosmic velocity
The term "third cosmic velocity" is essential in astrophysics, describing the speed needed for an object to leave our solar system and enter interstellar space.
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Definition
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(technical, academic)The minimum speed required for an object to escape the gravitational influence of the Sun from the Earth's orbit and enter interstellar space.
Example
- A spacecraft must reach the third cosmic velocity to travel beyond the solar system.
- Achieving the third cosmic velocity is a significant milestone in space exploration.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "third cosmic velocity":
second cosmic velocityfirst cosmic velocityescape velocityradial velocityinformation velocity