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GK QUESTION#1639

At what orbital inclination does the International Space Station travel from west to east around the Earth?

  1. A51.6Correct answer
  2. B188.3
  3. C234.4
  4. D310.5
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A. 51.6

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51.6. The International Space Station (ISS) orbits Earth at an inclination of 51.6 degrees relative to the equator. This specific angle was chosen to ensure the station is accessible to launch vehicles from both the United States and Russia (especially the Baikonur Cosmodrome).

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