0
Want this question answered?
Be notified when an answer is posted
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Why does a space shuttle stay in orbit at the same height from the earth?
In order not to miss the window of return flight.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of satellites?
At 35,786km is a special orbit for Geo-stationary satellites. Since they orbit the earth in the same time that it takes the earth to spin once on its axis, it means that the satellite can stay in roughly the same spot over the earth. The main advantage is that they appear to stay in the same spot in the sky, meaning that satellite dishes can be fixed onto them, rather than having to track them accross the sky. Their orbit is quite high, so they do not experience as much atmospheric drag - their orbits may be a lot more stable. The main disadvantage is that it takes more energy to get them to this height, so more fuel is needed. Another disadvantage of this special orbit, is that their may be loads of satellites, so the chances of a collision are increased.
Is there anyway you can stay the same height?
you can have caffeine
What causes bodies in the solar system to stay in orbit?
Stay in orbit
An orbit in which a satellite travels at the same speed as the earths rotational speed is called?
That's a 'geosynchronous' orbit. If it also happens to be over the equator, so that the satellite appears to stay at the same point in the sky, then it's a 'geostationary' orbit.
Does working out make you stay the same height?
no it makes you skinny and taller
What is the name of the orbit of the satellite around the earth?
A Geostationary orbit - it means that the satellite will always stay above the same point on Earth. Hope that helps
Why does planets stay in its orbit?
For a planet to stay in it's orbit the forces must be in balance.
Where do satellites fly?
Man-made satellites are either in low, medium or high earth orbits, depending on their function. The closest ones, including the International space station, are in a low earth orbit, up to a height of 2000 km. The International Space Station orbits at a height of around 340km, while the Hubble Telescope is around 595km. The advantage of these is that less energy is required to get there, but the disadvantage is that their orbits may decay over time, since there is some drag on the atmospheric gas still at these heights - so these may need a 'boost' every now and then to maintain their orbits. At higher altitudes, satellites will orbit more slowly, taking longer to make one orbit. The medium Earth orbit extends to 35,786km above the Earths surface, from here the high earth orbit begins. At this point, the time taken for a satellite to orbit once around the earth is 24 hours, the same as one day. 35,786km is a special orbit for Geo-stationary satellites. Since they orbit the earth in the same time that it takes the earth to spin once on its axis, it means that the satellite can stay in roughly the same spot over the earth.
What causes all of the planets to rotate around the sun in the same order?
Each planet has an orbit line that makes the planets stay in that spot, unless the orbit is changed
Who explained why planets stay in their orbit?
Sir Isac Newton was the scientist who discovered why the planets stay in orbit.
What do geosationary satellites do?
Stay above the same place on Earth "forever" ... thus they stay in the same place in our sky.
