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How is the International Space Station able to orbit without burning up? – Mateo, age 8, New York, New YorkFlying through Earth’s orbit are thousands of satellites and two operational space stations, including the International Space Station, which weighs as much as 77 elephants. The International Space Station, or ISS, hosts scientists...