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The thermosphere is the layer where satellites orbit Earth.
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Answer: True
The thermosphere (85-600 km altitude) is where most satellites orbit Earth, including the International Space Station. Temperatures rise sharply here due to absorption of solar radiation. The auroras (Northern/Southern Lights) also occur in this layer.