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No, there is too much atmospheric drag at these heights for a satellite to maintain an orbit, but it is too high for airplanes which have 'air breathing' engines. Some high altitude planes such as the SR-71 Blackbird and U2 can fly up to 25km, but not as high as 50km which is the lower boundary for the Mesosphere. Some experimental rocket planes such as the X-15 have been able reach these heights.

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Can airplanes or satellites fly in the thermosphere?

Yes, airplanes cannot fly in the thermosphere due to the extremely low air density at that altitude. Satellites do not fly in the traditional sense but orbit within the thermosphere, taking advantage of the lack of air resistance.


What is a fact about the mesosphere most people dont know?

The mesosphere is the layer of Earth's atmosphere that is too high for airplanes but too low for satellites to orbit. It is also the coldest layer of the atmosphere, with temperatures dropping as low as -130 degrees Fahrenheit. The mesosphere is where most meteoroids burn up upon entering Earth's atmosphere.


Should satellites fly on people?

No, satellites should not fly on people because they are designed to orbit the Earth or travel through space autonomously. Placing satellites on people would be impractical, dangerous, and inefficient for their intended purpose.


Do airplains fly in the trpososphere?

Yes, airplanes typically fly in the troposphere, which is the lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere. Most commercial airplanes fly at altitudes ranging from 30,000 to 40,000 feet, which places them squarely within the troposphere.


How do both satellites and airplanes aid mining companies in finding ore deposits?

Airplanes won't be very helpful, but satellites can look in most shades of the electromagnetic spectrum and analyzing a combination of false color composite images from visible light and the infrared spectrum one could isolate areas with good indications of ore bodies. However the most common way of finding ore bodies is by drilling, core logging and lab analysis

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Can airplanes or satellites fly in the thermosphere?

Yes, airplanes cannot fly in the thermosphere due to the extremely low air density at that altitude. Satellites do not fly in the traditional sense but orbit within the thermosphere, taking advantage of the lack of air resistance.


Give at least one characteristic of each if the four main layers of earths atmosphere?

In the four main layers of the earth\'s atmosphere weather occurs in the troposphere, airplanes fly in the stratosphere, meteors are burned in the mesosphere, and satellites are placed in the thermosphere.


What layer of the atmosphere satellites located?

The mesosphere i think


What is a fact about the mesosphere most people dont know?

The mesosphere is the layer of Earth's atmosphere that is too high for airplanes but too low for satellites to orbit. It is also the coldest layer of the atmosphere, with temperatures dropping as low as -130 degrees Fahrenheit. The mesosphere is where most meteoroids burn up upon entering Earth's atmosphere.


Why do cats not fly airplanes?

Because cats do not have the capability to fly airplanes.


Do satellites go into the mesosphere?

No, satellite orbits are above the mesosphere in the thermosphere, which extends from about 100 to 600 km above the Earth's surface.


Why does a person fly in airplanes?

Because people are not able to fly without a airplanes.


Can you fly airplanes on Grand Theft Auto IV?

You are unable to fly airplanes, however you can fly helicopters.


Why do airplanes fly on the stratosphere?

Type your answer here... airplanes fly in the stratosphere to avoid weather problems


What makes paper airplanes fly?

Lift makes paper airplanes fly, just as it does real planes.magic


How many airplanes fly in the air each day?

2,000 airplanes fly in the air each day.


What does airplanes have to do with flying?

They fly.