Birdwatch Note Rating
2023-05-04 22:35:54 UTC - SOMEWHAT_HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 6D9C347CC362DA2B991479A2DA18F3906640466E6C9349EAABEAF60D4BD242D3
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Original Note:
Wrong assumptions You can just call it a vacuum. "There are just 70 hydrogen atoms per cubic centimeter (0.06 cubic inches) at an altitude of 37,000 miles (60,000 km) on the day side and a mere 0.2 atoms per cubic centimeter at the moon's distance..." See https://www.space.com/earth-atmosphere-extends-beyond-moon.html No air required: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2022/11/30/fact-check-yes-rocket-propulsion-works-space-despite-lack-air-newtons-law/10766171002/
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