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Kármán

American  
[kahr-mahn, -muhn] / ˈkɑr mɑn, -mən /

noun

  1. Theodore von. Von Kármán, Theodore.


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Sanchez also revealed to the outlet that Bezos has a space-themed bar dubbed the Kármán Line Bar located on the West Texas ranch.

From MarketWatch Aug. 10, 2026

On the island's downwind side, the satellite captured von Kármán vortex streets, which look like repeating swirls spinning in opposite directions.

From Science Daily May 6, 2026

Ms Benthaus and five others blasted off from Texas on Saturday and reached a point just above the so-called "boundary" of space, known as the Kármán line.

From BBC Dec. 20, 2025

This upcoming mission will pass the Kármán line.

From Scientific American Jul. 12, 2021

Blue Origin’s CEO Bob Smith wished Branson well after Virgin’s announcement, but alleged he’s not really going to space — “they’re not flying above the Kármán line and it’s a very different experience.”

From The Verge Jul. 9, 2021

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