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Derive an expression for escape speed of satellite.

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KE needed=PE at origin

1/2 m v^2=GMe*m/distance

"escape speed of satellite" would depend on escape from what, I assume you are trying to get it out of orbit into deep space. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Escape_velocity

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