Space Exploration The International Space Station orbits Earth at an altitude of 240 mi. What is the distance from the space station to Earth's horizon to the nearest mile? d etgns gh mot

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8.)Space Exploration The International
Space Station orbits Earth at an altitude
of 240 mi. What is the distance from
the
station to Earth's horizon to
space
the nearest mile?
Transcribed Image Text:8.)Space Exploration The International Space Station orbits Earth at an altitude of 240 mi. What is the distance from the station to Earth's horizon to space the nearest mile?
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