03-03-2016, 08:13 AM
"Time: Thu Mar 03 5:24 AM, Visible: 5 min, Max Height: 66°, Appears: 25° above SSW, Disappears: 11° above NE."
Caught a glimpse of the ISS for about 20 seconds or so as it crossed the sky above. It really moves along at a good clip. Was curious how fast and at what height above the earth's surface it travels in it's orbit. Here is what Wikipedia says: Orbit height: 249 mi
Speed on orbit: 4.76 miles/s
Caught a glimpse of the ISS for about 20 seconds or so as it crossed the sky above. It really moves along at a good clip. Was curious how fast and at what height above the earth's surface it travels in it's orbit. Here is what Wikipedia says: Orbit height: 249 mi
Speed on orbit: 4.76 miles/s