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You don't really have a question here. If the satellite is in orbit, the mass is essentially irrelevant; it wouldn't change the speed of the orbit or the altitude. A larger satellite mass WOULD HAVE required more fuel and more energy to LAUNCH it, but once in orbit, it will stay there.

The only exception would be an exceptionally large, light satellite. There is still some minuscule traces of atmosphere at 200 miles, and a large, light satellite would be slowed by air friction much more than a small dense satellite would. This is what caused the "ECHO" satellite - essentially a silvered mylar balloon inflated in orbit as a primitive reflector comsat - to deorbit.

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What is a geostation satellite?

Geostationary satellites orbit high above the surface of the earth at about 35,000km, directly above the equator. The take the same time to complete one orbit as the earths surface as it rotates meaning it is always above the same point on earth. They are used for TV and telephone signals as well as weather imagery, among other things. A satellites period, the time it takes it to go around the earth, is determined, in part, by its altitude. The further away it is then the longer it will take. You can calculate an altitude where it will take just one day to make an orbit. If this is done then though the satellite orbits the earth it appears to be stationary above one point of the earth. This orbit must be above, or very near to, the equator. For the earth this altitude is approximately 36,000 km (22,000 miles)


What is the difference between a goes satellite and a poes one?

The GOES are as they say, Geostationary 22,300 miles above the Earth's surface. Gathering information every 15 to 30 minutes. The POES are Polar-Orbiting because the orbit from one polar regoin to the next staying mostly parallel to the meridian line 530 miles above Earth's surface. With the Earth's rotation from west to east the images observe to the west of the last scanned area. The satellites orbit 14.1 times a day putting them at different locations at different times of the day.


What is the troposhere elelavation above the earth?

The troposhere starts on the Earth and continues up in the atmopshere to 17 km (10.6 miles) high.


How far can a astronaut go into space in the space shuttle?

115 to 400 miles above the Earth.


How high up is space from the ground?

The end of the atmosphere is about 63 miles above the surface of earth

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What type of satellite orbits the earth at 22300 miles above the earth?

A satellite in a geostationary orbit orbits the Earth at around 22,300 miles above the equator. Geostationary satellites appear to be stationary in the sky relative to a fixed point on the Earth's surface, making them ideal for communication and weather monitoring.


How far is the Dish Satellite from the earth?

22,300 miles above earth in an orbit speed that is the same as the earth so it appears stationary. It is located in the western hemisphere slightly south over the pacific ocean


How high up does a satellite go?

Generally around 200 or more miles above the Earth's surface


How many miles above earth does DigitalGlobe's World View 3 WV3 artificial satellite sit to revolve around earth?

WorldView-3 satellite maintains an altitude of 617 kilometers. Launched on August 13, 2014, it is a commercial Earth observation satellite owned by DigitalGlobe, a private company.


Which layer do most satellite orbit earth?

Most satellites orbit Earth in the low Earth orbit (LEO) which is between 160 to 2,000 kilometers (100 to 1,240 miles) above the Earth's surface.


How many miles did the sputnik satellite orbit?

The Sputnik satellite orbited the Earth at an altitude ranging from approximately 143 miles to 586 miles.


How far above the earth surface stupnikin orbit?

Stupnikin orbit does not exist. Do you mean the Sputnik orbit? The Sputnik 1 satellite orbited Earth at an altitude of approximately 215 to 939 kilometers (133 to 583 miles) above the Earth's surface.


What is the general distance between the earth to satellite?

The satellite, or moon, called "Luna" averages 238,800 miles distant from Earth.


How are satellite pictures of hurricanes taken?

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, has Geostationary Operational Satellites 22,300 miles above the Earth's equator. Since the satellite is rotating as fast as the Earth, it can constantly monitor weather systems and capture pictures.


How far does a satellite orbit the earth?

Satellites orbit the Earth at various altitudes depending on their purpose. Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites typically range from about 160 to 2,000 kilometers (100 to 1,200 miles) above the surface, while geostationary satellites are positioned at approximately 35,786 kilometers (22,236 miles) above the equator. The specific altitude affects the satellite's speed, coverage area, and operational capabilities.


What is the altitude of a satellite which takes 90 minutes to complete its orbit?

The altitude of a satellite that takes 90 minutes to complete its orbit is approximately 680 kilometers above the Earth's surface. This type of satellite is known as a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite and is commonly used for applications such as Earth observation and communication.


Where is a satellite when it stays at the same point above earths surface?

A satellite is considered to be in geostationary orbit when it stays in a fixed position above a specific point on Earth's surface. It orbits at the same rate as the Earth's rotation, which allows it to remain stationary relative to the ground below. Geostationary satellites are commonly used for communication and weather monitoring purposes.