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A sun-synchronous orbit is one that places a satellite over a given location at the same mean solar time on successive orbits. This is accomplished by tuning the orbital altitude and inclination.

The object is to have the same solar illumination angle at each approach, with the same orbital motion (ascending, descending). This is useful for surface observations, as with weather or spy satellites.

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