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    Is there an internationally recognised altitude or atmospheric layer at which 'Space' officially begins?

    Question #63439. Asked by picqero. (Mar 13 06 8:43 AM)


    Brainyblonde

    		International law states that there is no definitive point where the atmosphere ends and space begins. The major space powers accept the following definition: Space begins at " the lowest perigee attained by orbiting space vehicles..."
    http://www.space.edu/projects/book/chapter3.html


    Mar 13 06, 9:31 AM
    xfacilitatorx

    		This is an acceptable site to answer any basic atmosphere questions.

    http://liftoff.msfc.nasa.gov/academy/space/atmosphere.html


    Mar 14 06, 11:47 AM
    picqero

    		Thanks, both good links!

    Mar 14 06, 12:21 PM
    xfacilitatorx

    		Welcome.


    Mar 14 06, 2:17 PM

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