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[–] Soulg 64 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

The ISS orbits at an altitude between 360-440 km

The generally accepted "border" between space and earth is the Karman line which is only about 100km up

[–] [email protected] 45 points 1 year ago (1 children)

People are complaining about pics from the ISS? I thought they must be talking about Mars or something. ISS pics are usually amazing.

[–] threelonmusketeers 19 points 1 year ago

Even the Mars pics are great these days. There are some awesome photos over at [email protected].

[–] [email protected] 17 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Ooo not that far, I might take a bike trip

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

Get some grippy tires.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago