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Space Shuttle (retired):
- Takeoff Speed: Approximately 17,500 miles per hour (28,000 kilometers per hour)
Saturn V (used in Apollo missions to the Moon):
- Takeoff Speed: Approximately 17,500 miles per hour (28,000 kilometers per hour)
Falcon 9 (used by SpaceX):
- Liftoff Speed: Approximately 4,500 miles per hour (7,200 kilometers per hour)
Electron Rocket (used by Rocket Lab):
- Liftoff Speed: Approximately 5,000 miles per hour (8,000 kilometers per hour)
New Glenn (in development by Blue Origin):
- Takeoff Speed: Projected to be approximately 20,000 miles per hour (32,000 kilometers per hour)
It's important to note that these speeds are approximations, and actual launch profiles may vary depending on factors such as vehicle configuration, mission objectives, and weather conditions. Additionally, the speed of a rocket also varies significantly during its ascent, as it accelerates from takeoff through various stages of flight.
