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The speed at which the Earth's rotation appears still depends on the frame of reference. From the perspective of an observer on the Earth's surface, the rotational speed of the Earth is not noticeable, and it appears to be at rest. This is because we are rotating along with the Earth.

However, if we consider an observer in space, not rotating with the Earth, the rotational speed becomes apparent. The Earth completes one full rotation in approximately 24 hours, which means it rotates at a speed of about 1670 kilometers per hour (or 1,040 miles per hour) at the equator.

If you were to travel at the same rotational speed as the Earth, you would not notice any significant change in the apparent rotation. However, if you were to increase your speed beyond the Earth's rotational speed, the rotation would start to become less noticeable. As you approach orbital speeds, which are much higher, the rotation would essentially disappear altogether, as the effects of the Earth's rotation would be negligible compared to your orbital motion.

To put things into perspective, the International Space Station (ISS) orbits the Earth at an average speed of about 28,000 kilometers per hour (17,500 miles per hour). At this speed, the rotational motion of the Earth becomes relatively insignificant, and the ISS maintains its orbit without being significantly affected by the Earth's rotation.

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