What MPH to fly 10 miles above the earth aligned with the sun?

Subject: What MPH to fly 10 miles above the earth aligned with the sun?

Date: Sat Feb 2 14:37:11 2002
Posted by Denise
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I would like to know how fast I would have to travel if I were 10 miles above
the earth's surface and wanted to stay in alignment with the sun, virtually 
having the earth rotate under me.
Thank you!

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