altitude

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But the justices were not inclined to let him remain at that altitude for long.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

Vertical Aerospace is still certifying aircraft for commercial service and isn’t as well-known as some of the other players trying to create a “low altitude economy,” including Joby Aviation, Archer Aviation, and Beta Technologies.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Japan's defence ministry also confirmed North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles that reached a maximum altitude of about 80 kilometres and fell outside Japan's exclusive economic zone near the Korean Peninsula's east coast.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

It can do this at a high altitude, beyond even the Earth's atmosphere, which was seen as especially useful in South Korea, because it could be used to intercept and destroy a nuclear warhead.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

O’Dell knocked over Quentin’s theodolite in his excitement, so we didn’t get an altitude estimate, but it was obvious it hadn’t gone as high as Auk XII.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam