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Karman line is the border that separates the Earth s atmosphere from outer space. It is defined as being 100 km above sea level by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale. This is regarded as the starting point of outer space, i.e. where the atmosphere is too thin to support flight.

Jun 12, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: Karman line is the border that separates the Earth’s atmosphere from outer space. It is defined as being 100 km above sea level by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale. This is regarded as the starting point of outer space, i.e. where the atmosphere is too thin to support flight.

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