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Yes it is in free fall because gravity is the only force acting on it. (no air resistance)

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Can you give me a sentence using the word satellite?

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Why is it important that a satellite be above Earths atmosphere?

Please remember that close to Earth's surface, a satellite must move at a speed of about 7900 meters/second. If it is inside the Earth's atmosphere, the force of friction will make the satellite lose energy. As a result, it will soon crash to the Earth's surface.


Rocket launch vehicle that carries equipment for gathering data above Earth's atmosphere?

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What are various satellite sub-systems?

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Is an astronaut circling the earth in a space capsule in not in the biosphere?

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Is the mesosphere below or above the earth?

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Which atmosphere are satellites found in?

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Where is the atmosphere found?

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Where is atmosphere found?

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How high does the atmosphere go above the Earth's surface?

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What is the name of the orbit of the satellite around the earth?

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