altitude
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So far, though, the SpaceX AI play is getting a lot less altitude than its rockets.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
“The altitude and conditions are different, but you have to love those big challenges. We’re really excited.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
Most climbers rely on supplemental oxygen at this altitude, and even then mountaineering experts advise against staying in the zone for more than 20 hours.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
This extra resistance can gradually alter satellite trajectories and cause some spacecraft to lose altitude faster than expected.
From Science Daily • May 22, 2026
During her life, she flew more than 140 different types of airplanes, setting records for altitude, distance, and speed.
From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson
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