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What Layer of the atmosphere do communications satellites orbit?
thermosphere
Which layer of the atmosphere do communications satellites orbit?
Most communications satellites operate outside of the earth's atmosphere. The GPS satellites are about 23,000 miles from the surface of the earth.
Does dbs also known as direct broadcast satellite such as directv and dishtv orbit in a geosynchronous orbit?
Yes, the satellites orbit in a geosynchronous orbit, as with most all communications satellites. (Some exceptions are satellites such as the global positioning satellites.)
What are the orbital communications satellites are placed in called?
Geosynchronous orbit? or Low Earth Orbit?
Medium earth orbit satellites?
With large number of low-earth-orbit satellites and the geo-synchronous orbit stuffed full of communications satellites, there aren't all THAT many "medium" altitude satellites. But there are some. The GPS navigation satellites, for example, are in highly inclined 12-hour orbits, and an unknown number of military "spy" satellites are in that middle range.
How many satellites does the Iridium project use?
It uses 66 small satellites in low earth orbit
Why don't we land a communications satellite on the moon or mars?
In an age of geocentric satellites, the moon's orbit would preclude its reliability. However, the moon was used as a type of 'communications sat' back in the 50s, and modern-day satellites grew from that program. See link.
How do communication satellites get into orbit?
Communication satellites are lifted into orbit by rockets.
How long does it take a satellite to circle the Earth?
That depends on the altitude. Low altitude satellites, about 140 miles up, take about 90 minutes to orbit. Communications satellites 23,000 miles up take 24 hours. The higher the orbit, the longer it takes.
Do all satellites orbit the same direction?
No, all satellites do not orbit Earth at the same altitude. An good overview of this can be found on http://www.idirect.net/Company/Satellite-Basics/How-Satellite-Works.aspx. This overview reviews Low Earth Orbit, Medium Earth Orbit and Geostationary Orbits.
What is the tv satellites orbit called?
The tv satellites orbit called is a geo stationery.
How do satellite phones work?
Satellite phones work by connecting directly to a communications satellite in orbit, which then routes the call to a standard phone network. Because the satellites are in orbit the phone can work anywhere on earth.
