🪐 Planet & Space
How many times does the ISS orbit the Earth per day?
The answer
16 orbits
That means the astronauts on board see 16 sunrises and 16 sunsets every day.
Source: International Space Station Facts and Figures – NASA
Asked in Plain #6 on Friday, October 23, 2026.
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