The rocket is docked next to a satellite located 18 Mm above the earths surface. If the

Question:

The rocket is docked next to a satellite located 18 Mm above the earth’s surface. If the satellite is traveling in a circular orbit, determine the speed tangent to the earth’s surface which must suddenly be given to the rocket, relative to the satellite, such that it travels in free flight away from the satellite along a parabolic trajectory as shown.