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To: canuck_conservative

Who knew a satellite could reach “orbit” at 200 miles??


61 posted on 03/26/2014 9:55:19 AM PDT by newbie 10-21-00
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To: newbie 10-21-00
Who knew a satellite could reach “orbit” at 200 miles??

Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites orbit the earth in the range of 180 - 1200 miles. ISS is orbiting at around 250 miles, IIRC.

62 posted on 03/26/2014 10:05:58 AM PDT by So Cal Rocket (Task 1: Accomplished, Task 2: Hold them Accountable!)
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