Chromotron t1_j66fxvp wrote on January 28, 2023 at 1:15 AM

Reply to comment by TheJeeronian in ELI5: How do we define the boundary between earth’s atmosphere and space? by crenshawcrane

But the bow shock is a result of the magnetic field, not atmospheric density or effects. Ultimately the question is "who cares?"; it doesn't matter at all if one is technically inside the atmosphere or not.

dontmentiontrousers t1_j68cpvi wrote on January 28, 2023 at 1:43 PM

I kinda like breathing, so there's that.

Davebobman t1_j68px89 wrote on January 28, 2023 at 3:30 PM

Then you probably aren't getting anywhere near 50 miles above sea level without breathing assistance.

dontmentiontrousers t1_j68q2ej wrote on January 28, 2023 at 3:31 PM

I'll just take the bus.

Davebobman t1_j690x5o wrote on January 28, 2023 at 4:47 PM

Where are we dropping?

dontmentiontrousers t1_j692apm wrote on January 28, 2023 at 4:57 PM

This ISS my stop.