Escape velocity is the minimum speed an object needs to break free from a celestial body's gravitational pull without further propulsion. Used in spaceflight, it determines launch requirements for satellites and interplanetary missions. Astronomers, aerospace engineers, and space agencies benefit, as it guides rocket design, trajectory planning, and exploration of moons or planets.
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