Can you shot a bullet into space?

Question

Can you shot a bullet into space?

Answer 1

If you were in space then yes...perhaps. But the bullet would probably float in space and wouldn't really target anybody.

That was a good question :)

Answer 2

Surface escape velocity is about 7 miles a second, or 25,000mph.  The U.S. Navy has tested a railgun that can propel a 7lb bullet to mach 7, and mach 10 railguns have been designed.  Since the speed of sound is 770mph, doing the conversion still only gives you 7612mph, or a third of the velocity you need.  By comparison an M-16 has a muzzle velocity of 2192mph.

So no, you cannot shoot a bullet into space.

Answer 3

No, not with a regular gun the force of gravity would push it back down to earth. To get a gun to shoot a bullet into the air has to really be strong and has not been invented yet. Also you wouldn't be able to hold it the kick would be way to powerful.

Answer 4

Yes, you can shot it into space easily if you are in space, too.

  But you have to use a special gun if you shot it from earth. If the speed of the bullet is high enough, it will fly into space and travel around the earth (just as a satellites).

Answer 5

From sea level? Not from any ordinary gun.

But it is possible, with a special very long barrel and supplemental charges along it. Perhaps.

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Answer 6

no, a bullet can not travel into space, well at least from the ground. gravity and the loss of power will bring it down quick. a bullet can only travel 1-5 miles tops. and from the ground to spce it is further than that. so umm yeah

Answer 7

question needs more detail. yes and no to your question.

Answer 8

It's never been done, but if you had  a big enough gun it would be possible.

Answer 9

We shot a rocket, didn't we? hehe. We don't have a gun that has that power yet. It wouldn't be smart to shoot it up, because according to Newton, it'll come back down the same speed as well! ooo scary