The conversation between human and AI assistant.
What would happen if the earth suddenly started moving faster or slower?
Hmm, this is fascinating. How would a change in Earth's rotation speed affect satellite orbits and space travel?
If the Earth were to alter its rotational speed, the gravity field would also change, affecting the orbit path of satellites. Satellites currently in place could continue moving if the rotation speed were to change incrementally. Still, a sudden shift could cause them to start falling toward the planet, crashing and potentially causing more significant problems if other satellites were caught up in the collision. Spacecraft aiming to leave Earth's orbit would need a more substantial thrust from rockets as the planet's rotation affects the amount of kinetic energy needed for them to do so.