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Satelite Graphic What is the MLTI region?
 A portion of the atmosphere approximately 40-110 miles (60-180 kilometers) above the Earth’s surface.
 A layer of the Earth approximately 40 –110 miles (60 – 180 km) beneath the surface.
 The junction between the frosting and the cake in any dessert.

Globe Graphic What is TIMED anyway?
 TIMED is the first mission in NASA's Solar Terrestrial Probes Program.
 TIMED is short for Thermosphere, Ionosphere, Mesosphere Energetics and Dynamics spacecraft.
 All of the above

Question Mark Graphic What will TIMED measure?
 Temperature, distance, and energy inputs and outputs.
 Pressure, chemical composition, temperature and cell phone transmissions.
 Temperature, pressure, wind, chemical composition and energy inputs and outputs.

Satelite/Globe Graphic Why are scientists studying the MLTI region?
 Because it’s cool.
 Understanding the region will help scientists predict its effects on communications, satellite tracking, spacecraft lifetimes and on spacecraft reentering Earth's atmosphere.
 Understanding the region will help scientists predict the weather and sunrise/sunset times.


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