If someone builds a space elevator, what is its clear night visibility distance? If a station was grounded in Los Angeles, how far away would it be visible assuming the station is many times the size of the ISS? Submitted by [deleted] t3_yfcj63 on October 28, 2022 at 3:26 AM in space 8 comments 3
twohedwlf t1_iu2vfog wrote on October 28, 2022 at 3:34 AM Assuming it's relatively reflective and good lighting, it should be visible at least all of north america. Probably northern south america, eastern asia. A bit under half the world would be able to see it. Permalink 3
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