What would happen if the Space Shuttle were launched with a speed greater than Earth's escape velocity?
A) It would take less time to reach its bound orbit.
B) It would travel in a higher orbit around Earth.
C) It would travel away from Earth into the solar system.
D) It would be in an unstable orbit.
E) It would orbit Earth at a faster velocity.
C
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