Spacetime and its contribution to space science

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Does the launching of a satellite need the consideration of the general theory of relativity (GR)?

score 24 · Accepted Answer · answered Oct 27 '19 at 11:41

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Newtonian physics would be sufficient to launch and orbit a satellite. But any equipment, sensors, or experiments on board that required exact timing might need to take into account relativistic time dilations from speed and gravity.

answered Oct 27 '19 at 11:41

Adrian Howard

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score 4 · Answer 2 · answered Oct 27 '19 at 11:33

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No. Newtonian gravity is sufficient.

answered Oct 27 '19 at 11:33

Dale

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Spacetime and its contribution to space science

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