Is it possible to fly a plane in space?
Is it possible to fly a plane in space?
No, flying an aircraft in space is not possible
No, flying an aircraft in space is not possible
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aeroplanes rely on the atmosphere of the Earth.
aeroplanes rely on the atmosphere of the Earth.
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Planes couldn't operate in space
Planes couldn't operate in space
they are built to function in the absence of gravity
they are built to function in the absence of gravity
planes can fly is because their big wings produce enough
planes can fly is because their big wings produce enough
engines only supply it with enough thrust
engines only supply it with enough thrust
NASA aircraft was able to fly up to 19 miles
NASA aircraft was able to fly up to 19 miles
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A spacecraft is around 125 miles high in low orbit
A spacecraft is around 125 miles high in low orbit
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