What is the linear velocity of the space station in kmh


The Space Station has a circular orbit at the altitude of 400 km. A complete rotation around Earth takes 90 minutes. What is the linear velocity of the Space Station in km/h? (hint: add to the calculated velocity the velocity of the station as geostationary velocity).

a) 1,780km/h

b) 28,470 km/h

c) 494 km/h

d) 1274 km/h

e) 30,250 km/h

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