Characteristics of Space at 650-800 km Height

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The characteristics of space at an altitude of 650-800 km include specific pressure, temperature, albedo factor, solar constant, and Earth infrared radiation (IR) levels. At this height, the atmospheric pressure is significantly lower than at sea level, with temperatures averaging around -20°C to -30°C. The albedo factor is minimal due to the thin atmosphere, while the solar constant remains relatively stable. Resources such as the Air Force's Space Primer provide detailed insights into the space environment and its effects on spacecraft.

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what are the characteristics of space at 650-800km height ie
what would be pressure, temperature, albedo factor , solar constant, Earth IR, etc
 
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Here's one link from http://www.fas.org/spp/military/docops/army/ref_text/chap5im.htm. The Air Force's Air University also has a decent text on space environment, but that's probably not publicly available. They do have a Space Primer that discusses space environment and it's impact on spacecraft .
 
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