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[–] Soulg@sh.itjust.works 66 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (2 children)

The ISS orbits at an altitude between 360-440 km

The generally accepted "border" between space and earth is the Karman line which is only about 100km up

[–] AFKBRBChocolate@lemmy.world 46 points 7 months ago (1 children)

People are complaining about pics from the ISS? I thought they must be talking about Mars or something. ISS pics are usually amazing.

[–] threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works 19 points 7 months ago

Even the Mars pics are great these days. There are some awesome photos over at !perseverancerover@lemmy.world.

[–] jaykay@lemmy.zip 18 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Ooo not that far, I might take a bike trip

[–] mosiacmango@lemm.ee 4 points 7 months ago

Get some grippy tires.