03. Where in space does the ISS orbit? (A K2S Question)
From The Space Library
The ISS orbits the Earth at an altitude of some 250 miles. The plane of this orbit is tilted with respect to the plane of the Earth's equator; doing so allows the ISS to be reached by space transportation vehicles launched from within Russia.
Answer provided by Thomas Rogers & Russell Romanella
Question and Answer extracted from the book Kids to Space - by Lonnie Schorer
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