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In any case we can surely do better than emulating DEC hardware from 50 years ago.
That you can buy them on ebay all day long for less than most cheap synths costs new argues against it being viable.
About the lowest thing that could reasonably be called space is the Karmin line, and that's at 100km, or 330,000ft.
Again, from your OP: "so unless people naturally shrink 2" with age"
Are you denying basic science here, or what? Like, what is your deal?
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003998.htm
"People typically lose almost one-half inch (about 1 centimeter) every 10 years after age 40. Height loss is even more rapid after age 70. You may lose a total of 1 to 3 inches (2.5 to 7.5 centimeters) in height as you age."
So people DO in fact tend to lose about 2 inches at age 80 versus their younger selves.
Edit to your edit: You asked a question, I answered it. Why be a rude about it, "genius"?