At that speed, there is no need for a vertical takeoff -- even a horizontal flight would get you into orbit, since the earth would curve away from you.

FYI, I am working on something interesting, along the lines of a ramjet, but in my calculations I've encountered some very interesting complications. Not that they don't have possible solutions, but they were unexpected. So, I'll keep plunking away at my computer program until I get it right.

Don't know if I'll ever post it - there is a problem at Yahoo, and I can't modify my website. This might be their gimmick to get me to pay for the service. Not gonna happen!