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It orbits the Earth.
However, even communications satellites in geosynchronous orbits are in orbit around the Earth; it's just that each orbit takes exactly one day, and so the satellite appears to be stationary above a point on the Earth. We can use this fact to our advantage; instead of building tracking antennas that follow a rapidly moving object, a tracking antenna for a geosynchronous satellite never needs to be turned.
Which is a good thing, because those little "Dish" and DirecTV antennas can't be easily turned!
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Do all space satellites stay in the thermosphere?
No. That only applies to low Earth orbit. Geostationary satellites orbit beyond it.
The International Space Station is the first fully functioning space station to orbit the earth.?
what International Space Station is the first fully functioning space station to orbit the earth.
What space station is still in orbit?
The International Space Station is still in orbit, and is still being constructed.
Which force keeps the space station in orbit?
The force of gravity keeps the space station in orbit as well as inertia that keeps the space station moving in a straight line.
What is the current space station orbiting the earth?
The International Space Station is the only space station currently in orbit.
What is station keeping of satellite?
Geostationary should resolve in geostationary orbit because its centrimeter and gravitational force in geostationary satellite.A parking slot is provided for satellite.In geostationary satellite is maintain in this orbit in its whole life and maintain satellite in geostationary orbit is called "Station Keeping"In other words, the control routine necessary to keep the satellite in positionis known as "Station Keeping".It use to overlapping of coverage area of individual satellite.
Is hubble telescope geostatic?
The Hubble Space Telescope (or HST) is not in a geostationary orbit. The HST is located at an average altitude of 600 Km. Earths' geostationary orbit is at approximately 36 000 Km.
How do Space Aids in space Exploration?
a rocket powers the space station into orbit
Do all space satellites stay in the thermosphere?
No. That only applies to low Earth orbit. Geostationary satellites orbit beyond it.
Is The International Space Station the first fully functioning space station to orbit the earth.?
what International Space Station is the first fully functioning space station to orbit the earth.
The International Space Station is the first fully functioning space station to orbit the earth.?
what International Space Station is the first fully functioning space station to orbit the earth.
What space station is still in orbit?
The International Space Station is still in orbit, and is still being constructed.
Which force keeps the space station in orbit?
The force of gravity keeps the space station in orbit as well as inertia that keeps the space station moving in a straight line.
What is the current space station orbiting the earth?
The International Space Station is the only space station currently in orbit.
Which is closer to the sun a satellite in Leo orbit or in geostationary orbit?
LEO orbit is closer to the Earth than a geostationary orbit is.There's essentially no difference in their distance from the Sun.
A satellite communication system why is the geostationary orbit preferred?
A geostationary orbit will keep the satellite in one area relative to the surface
What was the name of the first space station to orbit the earth?
The first space station created only to orbit the earth was called plain old, 'Space Shuttle.'
