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The velocity required to launch a space shuttle from the surface of the earth to achieve a circular orbit of 250 km altitude is _______. (round off to two decimal places).
For earth, Gme = 398,600.4 km3/s2 and surface radius R0 = 6378.14 km.

Correct : 7.75 to 7.77 or 7750.00 to 7770.00

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