But low earth orbit, where the space station is a little over 17,000 miles an hour. Is it scary to go up in a rocket? Is it scary? So you understand the risk you're taking. The space shuttle killed 14 people that flew on it two out of the 135 missions. It is operating at like extremes of pressure and temperature. And parts turbo pumps are revolving at 36,000 revolutions a minute. You make a mistake, everybody dies. (04:02–04:11)
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