How many miles is space from earth?
Space begins about 62 miles above Earth's surface. NASA awards astronaut status to persons who fly above 50 miles altitude. Thanks
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About Surface
Microsoft Surface is a tabletop device that allows for a public social gaming and networking through unique data sharing features and touch controls.
About Astronaut
An astronaut is the name for any American man or woman living in outer space or on a space mission. Typically, these people are professionally trained by organizations such as NASA, but commercial space missions are becoming more common. A Russian astronaut is called a 'cosmonaut,' and 'taikonaut' is used for the Chinese.
About NASA
NASA, also known as The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, is a government agency responsible for the nation's civilian space program. NASA was created on July 29, 1959 as a result of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA). NASA headquarters are located in Washington D.C. The agency has a budget of around $17 billion dollars a year.
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