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How high can a space shuttle go?

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The space shuttle typically reached an altitude of about 350 miles (560 kilometers) above Earth during its missions. This allowed it to reach low Earth orbit to perform tasks like deploying satellites, conducting experiments, and visiting the International Space Station.

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