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Topic: What is "in space"?
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webbrass
Member Posts: 72
From: Charlottesville, Virginia
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 02-29-2004 09:22 AM
   
Pardon the ignorance but I'm confused about what exactly defines when someone has reached space. Is there a specific altitude that defines when someone has reached space?I've read things like Joe Kittinger was the first to reach space when he jumped from 102,000 feet and the X-15 pilots reaching space. I'm just trying to get the concept straight in my mind. Where is "in space"? Thanks! |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42981
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 02-29-2004 09:36 AM
The Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) defines space altitude for qualifying for their international flight records:2.12.1 All flights must exceed an altitude of 100 km in order to qualify for records. Source: http://www.fai.org/sporting_code/sc8.asp#2.12 The U.S. Air Force awards astronaut wings to its pilots that reach or exceed 50 miles. The US never officially declared an altitude for the beginning of space, due to concerns related to controlling airspace over the country. The X PRIZE Foundation requires its competitors to reach at least 100 kilometers (62 miles) to qualify. | |
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