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* "Fast Lane to the Stars: You could actually Drive to Space in Just an Hour ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿš€"

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By Jude Obuseh The allure of space exploration has always captivated the human imagination, but what if we told you that, theoretically, you could drive to space in just one hour? While it may sound like a wild concept, it's an intriguing idea that delves into the realms of physics and imagination. The idea is simple yet mind-boggling. Imagine you're in your trusty car, cruising along a highway, and suddenly, you start driving upward, directly into the sky. If you could maintain a constant speed of 60 miles per hour (about 97 kilometers per hour), you would theoretically reach the boundary of space within just one hour. It's a notion that challenges our understanding of both driving and space exploration. The commonly accepted boundary of space is the Kรกrmรกn line, which is located approximately 62 miles (100 kilometers) above sea level. At this point, the Earth's atmosphere becomes so thin that it's practically a vacuum. Objects at or above this altitude...