more Mir

[low_delta]

The Mir space station orbits the Earth every 90 minutes. That's roughly 16,000 miles per hour.

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Faster than a speeding bullet

[cynnerth.livejournal.com]

I think that's approximately the same speed my money passes through my checking account on payday. Whoosh...there and GONE!

wow

[upsetta.livejournal.com]

that's some cool shit info...stuff I need just for parties!

Re: wow

[low-delta.livejournal.com]

want more?

All satellites orbit at roughly the same speed. The ones that are up higher take longer to complete an orbit.