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.
what International Space Station is the first fully functioning space station to orbit the earth.
The International Space Station is the only space station currently in orbit.
false
False.
The International Space Station is being assembled in orbit around earth. The pieces themselves were built in various places in various nations on earth.
what International Space Station is the first fully functioning space station to orbit the earth.
what International Space Station is the first fully functioning space station to orbit the earth.
The International Space Station is the only space station currently in orbit.
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no
False.
The International Space Station is being assembled in orbit around earth. The pieces themselves were built in various places in various nations on earth.
Yes, it's in a low orbit around the Earth.
If he is aboard something that's in Earth-orbit, like the International Space Station or the Space Shuttle, then Earth's gravity is what's keeping him in orbit.
November 20 1998
About 350 kilometers.The International Space Station (ISS) is in low Earth orbit (LEO) that between 330 and 435 km (205 and 270 mi) above Earth.
The International Space Station is still in orbit, and is still being constructed.