Definition of thermosphere
: the part of the earth's atmosphere that begins at about 50 miles (80 kilometers) above the earth's surface, extends to outer space, and is characterized by steadily increasing temperature with height
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Richard Branson licensed the technology for Virgin Galactic, his space tourism gambit, which aims to start regular visits to the thermosphere by 2012.
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Origin and Etymology of thermosphere
International Scientific Vocabulary
First Known Use: circa 1950
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