What specific approximate speed must a vehicle reach at 100 km to maintain flight without relying on aerodynamic lift?

Answer

Mach 23 or about 7.8 km/s

The Kármán line represents the altitude where a vehicle must achieve orbital speed, specified as roughly Mach 23 or about 7.8 km/s, to keep falling around the Earth rather than falling back down.

What specific approximate speed must a vehicle reach at 100 km to maintain flight without relying on aerodynamic lift?

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