05. What does it feel like and sound like going through the atmosphere? Is it turbulent? (A K2S Question)
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The atmosphere can be turbulent at heights up to an altitude called the turbopause, at around 50 miles. Above that altitude turbulence stops. Astronauts experience bumps and strong vibrations at the lower altitudes during the launch.
Answer provided by Robert P. McCoy, Ph.D.
Question and Answer extracted from the book Kids to Space - by Lonnie Schorer
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