The Kármán Line, located 100 kilometers above sea level, serves as an imaginary boundary between the Earth’s atmosphere and outer space. Although scientists and astronauts disagree, most nations and space organizations recognize this limit as a viable limit.
The Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) established the Kármán Line in the 1960s, and anyone crossing it is classified as an astronaut. This barrier is important in regulating airspace because it limits the altitude.
Denotes beyond which normal aircraft may not operate. Beyond the Kármán line, the aircraft must have a propulsion system capable of overcoming the Earth’s gravitational pull. Furthermore, the line serves as a legal benchmark, establishing the airspace over which a country can claim sovereignty, similar to international waters regulations.
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