Why do rockets curve when leaving earth?
Is it the cause of natural forces or a predetermined path by scientist before launched?
Do most rockets follow a general curve or does it depend on thrust, lift (when rocket is horizontal), height position, etc.?
Is it required or could it theoretically just go straight up assuming infinite fuel?
Thanks in advance!
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Because for almost all of them their objective is to launch something in to orbit, so as it gets closer to its destination altitude it will want to change its trajectory from vertical to horizontal relative to the planet surface so it can give the satellite it’s launching the speed it needs to stay in orbit.
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