How much energy is required to launch a satellite into orbit…

How much energy is required to launch a satellite into orbit, and how does that compare to the energy output of a lightning bolt?

How much energy is required to launch a satellite into orbit, and how does that compare to the energy output of a lightning bolt?
It takes about 78 trillion joules which compares to about 78 million lightnight bolts.

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