Space Station Makes 16 Sunrises and Sunsets in a Single Day!

February 13, 2024 1:21 PM EST

Dr. Swapnil Surwase

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International Space Station size is similar to football stadium. Length 109 m and Width 73 m.

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Or similar to six bedroom house with six sleeping quarters, two bathrooms and one gym.

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International Space Station is operated by five space agencies from 15 countries.

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International Space Station orbits Earth with 5 miles per second in every 90 minutes.

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Eight spaceships can be connected to the International Space Station at once.

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While space station orbiting Earth about every 90 minutes, so it makes 16 orbits traveling through 16 sunrises and sunsets.

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Any spacecraft launched from Earth can arrive at space station in four hours only.

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