Can You Kick An Object Into Orbit? | Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains...

What is escape velocity? On this explainer, Neil DeGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly explain the best place to kick a ball into space. How hard do you have to kick a soccer ball to get it into orbit? We talk about the top speed of a soccer ball and Earth’s escape velocity. Where in the solar system could you kick a ball out into space? How fast does an object have to go to leave the whole solar system? Get the NEW Cosmic Queries book (5/5 ⭐s on Amazon!): https://amzn.to/3dYIEQF Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk! Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson, his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities & scientists discuss astronomy, physics, and everything else about life in the universe. Keep Looking Up! #StarTalk #neildegrassetyson 00:00 - Top Speed of A Ball 04:10 - Escape Velocity for Earth 06:30 - Escape Velocity for Other Objects in Solar System 10:30 - Achieving Escape Velocity for the Solar System 12:40 - Launch Spots & Orbital Paths