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[โ€“] buckykat@hexbear.net 25 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I know you're shitposting but I have been nerd-sniped

A) that's basically what weather balloons are

B) orbit isn't a place, it's a speed.

[โ€“] TankieTanuki@hexbear.net 14 points 2 weeks ago

I know. I've put 2000 hours in Kerbal Space Program. ๐Ÿ™‚

I don't consider the stratosphere, where weather balloons travel, to be space.

[โ€“] LaGG_3@hexbear.net 6 points 2 weeks ago

"Made the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs" ass writing lol