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Low Earth Orbit

The low earth orbit (LEO).

God gave the earth to human beings. - 1739
The earth's circumference at the equator is 24,901 miles (40,075 kilometers). - 185
The heaven and the earth will pass away. - 186
We are expecting more earthquakes then ever before. - 187
Earthquakes of less than magnitude 5.4 rarely cause damage. - 188
Some people believe that the Earth is covered by a protective vaulted-dome called the firmament. - 6776
Activities in space should be devoted to peaceful purposes for the benefit of all mankind. - 583

Key words: Earth, Firmament, LEO, Low-Earth-Orbit, Orbit, Space, Spacecraft, Weather-Balloon

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

Question: How many people live on Earth?
Answer: Over 6.5 billion people live here on the Earth. - 90

Question: How far away is earth's moon?
Answer: They say that earth's moon is located 238,000 miles away. Some people believe that it may be much closer. I have never been there to actually measure the distance. - 321

Question: What is the purpose of the firmament?
Answer: The firmament was designed by God to separate the waters above from the waters below. - 1339