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About how long does a science sounding rocket's payload typically spend in space?

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  1. About 5 to 20 minutes
  2. About 5 to 20 days
  3. Several years in orbit

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  1. NASA, Sounding Rockets Overview www.nasa.gov/soundingrockets/overview Checked 2026-10-10.

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