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A space station is typically located in low Earth orbit (LEO), which is about 200 to 2,000 kilometers (124 to 1,242 miles) above the Earth's surface. This altitude allows the station to maintain a stable orbit while minimizing atmospheric drag, enabling it to operate efficiently. The International Space Station (ISS), for example, orbits at approximately 400 kilometers (about 248 miles) above Earth.
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How do you get a space station into space?
Basically, they build the space station on the ground first, then they break it into parts small enough to fit in the shuttle, and reassemble it in space. They are still making improvements on the space station today.
Is the Russian space station mir still in space?
No, the Russian space station Mir was deorbited and intentionally burned up in Earth's atmosphere in 2001 after 15 years in orbit. It re-entered the Earth's atmosphere and its debris fell into the South Pacific Ocean.
Why not use the moon as the space station?
The moon is a different environment than low Earth orbit where the International Space Station is located. Building a space station on the moon would require different technology, resources, and infrastructure compared to one in low Earth orbit. Additionally, the moon's surface is not a stable platform for long-term habitation due to factors such as extreme temperature variations and lack of atmosphere for protection.
Is a space station manned?
Yes. The word "station" implies people at it. If a "space station" weren't manned, it would simply be called a satellite.
Is Mir a name for International Space Station?
MIR is Russian for "peace or world". It was a Russian space station that was the first inhabited space station in space. It was in operation from 1986 til 2001 when it's orbit was allowed to degenerate and burnt up in the Earths atmosphere. It should not be confused with the International Space Station or ISS which is a separate space station. See related links for more information
What is the atmosphere of a space station?
The atmosphere of the space station is the same as on Earth, 78% nitrogen and 21% oxygen.
What atmosphere is the space station in?
It's not in the atmosphere.
What atmosphere layer is the space station in?
The space station layer is in the mesosphere.
How do you get food on a space station?
The space station is not too far out of the Earths atmosphere so they just send up a space shuttle!
What layer is the international space station in in the atmosphere?
Thermosphere.
What is the largest space station?
There is no current US space station. The last US space station was called SkyLab - but it entered Earth's atmosphere in 1979. The US (through NASA) currently uses the International Space Station or ISS.
How low can satellites fly in the atmosphere?
about 350 miles is where the international space station is.
How do you get a space station into space?
Basically, they build the space station on the ground first, then they break it into parts small enough to fit in the shuttle, and reassemble it in space. They are still making improvements on the space station today.
Is the Russian space station mir still in space?
No, the Russian space station Mir was deorbited and intentionally burned up in Earth's atmosphere in 2001 after 15 years in orbit. It re-entered the Earth's atmosphere and its debris fell into the South Pacific Ocean.
If you could go to Uranus what would you need to survive?
Just about everything. Including a closed space station that protects you from the poisonous and extremely cold atmosphere.
Why not use the moon as the space station?
The moon is a different environment than low Earth orbit where the International Space Station is located. Building a space station on the moon would require different technology, resources, and infrastructure compared to one in low Earth orbit. Additionally, the moon's surface is not a stable platform for long-term habitation due to factors such as extreme temperature variations and lack of atmosphere for protection.
What would happen if the internation space station fell to earth?
It would really suck... for the people on the space station and the people on earth
