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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.
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How many functional satellites orbit earth?
At present there are around 24-32 satellites orbiting in medium earth orbit(11,000 miles)more the satellites more accurate navigation is produced.
What layer of the atmosphere is satellites located?
If they are in the atmosphere (low earth orbit), satellites are in the ionosphere. If they are in higher orbits, satellites are considered to be outside the atmosphere.
How does an artificial satellite stay in orbit once correctly placed above Mars?
They usually get their energy from the Sun, but they may also have a nuclear reactor. That's how they get their energy; how they work in detail would depend on what they are supposed to do. There are satellites for many different purposes.
What agency or group monitors all the satellites in orbit around the earth?
I believe that NASA not only sends the satellites up they also monitor them on a daily basis.
What are two artificial satellites that orbit New Zealand?
Satellites cannot orbit one country. They may remain in geostationary orbit, but only at the equator. Therefore no satellite stays above only New Zealand.
What types of satellites are used to provide satellite Internet access?
A: Low Earth orbit, B: Medium Earth orbit, & D: Geosynchronous orbit.
Where do communications satellites orbit?
Communication satellites orbit around the Earth.Communication satellites orbit around the Earth.Communication satellites orbit around the Earth.Communication satellites orbit around the Earth.
How many functional satellites orbit earth?
At present there are around 24-32 satellites orbiting in medium earth orbit(11,000 miles)more the satellites more accurate navigation is produced.
Where are the satellites?
Satellites are dispersed in various orbits around the Earth, including low Earth orbit (LEO), medium Earth orbit (MEO), and geostationary orbit (GEO). They are positioned strategically to provide global coverage for communication, weather monitoring, navigation, and various other services.
How do GPS satellite systems orbit?
GPS satellites orbit the Earth at an altitude of about 20,000 km in medium Earth orbit (MEO). They move in precise paths to ensure global coverage and are spaced evenly to provide accurate positioning data. The satellites follow elliptical orbits that repeat every 12 hours.
Where satellites orbit?
Satellites orbit in several different regions of space in the sky. Orbits fall into 3 main categories based on distance: Low Earth Orbit (LEO) at an altitude of 160 - 2000 km, Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) at an altitude of 2000 - 35000 km, and High Earth Orbit (HEO) at altitudes greater than 36000 km. One special orbit in which a large number of satellites have been placed into is a geosynchronous earth orbit (GEO), which is at the exact distance such that the satellite orbits the earth at the same angular velocity at which the earth spins. Most satellites orbit in circular orbits. A few are in elliptical orbits in which their distance varies.
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 name of the orbit that allows satellites to orbit the earth but yet appear stationary?
The Earth orbit in which satellites appear to be stationary is called the, "Geostationary Orbit". Some call it a synchronous orbit.
Do the satellites orbit earth in the exosphere?
Satellites orbit Earth in the thermosphere and exosphere, which are the upper layers of the Earth's atmosphere. The exosphere is the outermost layer of the atmosphere where most satellites, particularly those in geostationary orbit, are found.
What are natural and artificial satellites?
Natural satellites are organic objects that orbit the earth such as the moon. Artificial satellites are objects humans propel through the earth's atmosphere in order to orbit the earth such as satellites for TV and radio signals.
Do satellites in orbit around Earth continuously fall toward earth?
Satellites orbit the earth for a few years then fall to earth however they are directed to fall to the sea
What are some satellites that orbit earth?
Moon
