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The ISS (International Space Station) orbits at an altitude of approximately 350 kilometres (220 miles) above the surface of the Earth, travelling at an average speed of 27,724 kilometres (17,227 mi) per hour, completing 15.7 orbits per day.
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What is the ISS orbit?
the iss orbit is an orbit which goes around the earth giving satalight signals
Does the ISS orbit the Moon?
No
How far ISS from earth?
Depending on where the station is in its elliptical orbit around earth, it is between 190 and 192 nautical miles from earth.
When was ISS launched?
Its on-orbit assembly began in 1998.
Where is the ISS located?
The ISS is in Low Earth Orbit and can be tracked by several sites on the internet. See related link
What is the ISS orbit?
the iss orbit is an orbit which goes around the earth giving satalight signals
Does the ISS orbit the Moon?
No
How far above the earth does the spacestation orbit?
The ISS orbits at an altitude of 400 km (250 miles) above Earth.
How far ISS from earth?
Depending on where the station is in its elliptical orbit around earth, it is between 190 and 192 nautical miles from earth.
What is iss?
ISS is an internationally developed research facility, which is being assembled in low Earth orbit.
When was ISS launched?
Its on-orbit assembly began in 1998.
Where is the ISS located?
The ISS is in Low Earth Orbit and can be tracked by several sites on the internet. See related link
Is the iss the largest man made thing in orbit?
Yes.
What is the distance of the iss orbit around earth?
40,000 miles
What altitude does the ISS orbit the earth?
This is because of the Gravitational pull of the earth.
How many miles is one orbit for the ISS?
Approx 26500 miles.
Why is the International Space Station in Low Earth Orbit?
I think the LEO (Low Earth Orbit) is economical than higher Earth Orbit for the ISS. The rocket is able to send heavier spacecraft to LEO. But spacecraft in LEO is sinking because of air drag. The ISS has to boost the orbit from time to time (for example several weeks ). The air drag is smaller in higher Earth Orbit.
