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It is a little strange that things in higher orbits actually travel more slowly than things in lower orbits. The Space Shuttle and the International Space Station both orbit in about 90 minutes, while the Moon - 250,000 miles away - take a whole month to orbit the earth.
There is one kind of orbit that has a special name and a special purpose. A satellite that orbits at 22,300 miles high will orbit the Earth in 24 hours. You might notice that the Earth revolves around its axis in 24 hours. So a satellite at that altitude orbits the Earth at the same rate that the Earth turns, which means that the satellite is moving just as fast as the Earth does. So the satellite appears to stand still in the sky!
We call this a geo-synchronous orbit. Geo, for Earth; synchronous, for "equal time". This is an especially handy orbit for things like communications satellites, which "hover" over the same spot on the equator.
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Where are the space satellites located in space?
Space satellites are typically located in different orbits around Earth, depending on their purpose. Some satellites are in low Earth orbit (LEO) at altitudes around 400-1,200 km, while others are in medium Earth orbit (MEO) or geostationary orbit (GEO) at altitudes of around 20,000 km and 36,000 km, respectively. Additionally, there are satellites in higher orbits for specific functions, such as those used for deep space exploration.
Are MEO HEO and GEO - elliptical orbits?
MEO (Medium Earth Orbit), HEO (High Earth Orbit), and GEO (Geostationary Orbit) are all circular orbits. Each of these orbits have specific altitudes and characteristics that make them ideal for different types of satellites and missions.
What is a geo synchronus satellite?
A geosynchronous satellite is a satellite in geosynchronous orbit, with an orbital period the same as the Earth's rotation period.
What are the four orbit levels for satellite systems?
LEO (Low-Earth-Orbit)-100 to 1000 miles out • Used for wireless e-mail, special mobile telephones, pagers, spying, videoconferencing MEO (Middle-Earth-Orbit)-1000 to 22,300 miles • Used for GPS (global positioning systems) and government GEO (Geosynchronous-Earth-Orbit)-22,300 miles • Always over the same position on earth (and always over the equator) • Used for weather, television, government operations HEO (Highly Elliptical Earth orbit)-satellite follows an elliptical orbit • Used by the military for spying and by scientific organizations for photographing celestial bodies
What is the distance of perigee?
The distance of perigee is the point in an object's orbit that is closest to the center of the body it is orbiting around, such as a planet or a star. The distance of perigee varies depending on the specific orbit and the object in question.
What is the full form of GEO related to communications?
The full form of GEO is Geostationary Orbit. It is a special case of geo-synchronous orbit which is circular and lies in the plane of the earth's equator.
What is the tv satellites orbit called?
The tv satellites orbit called is a geo stationery.
Fullform of geo abbrevation?
Geostationary Earth Orbit
Something in orbit appearing not to move?
Geo-stationary
What are Geo - stationary orbit satellites?
Geo stationary satellites are man made objects sent up into space that orbit the Earth parallel with and in the plane of the equator. They are sent up into space so that their distance from the Earth and hence their orbital speed matches the speed with which the Earth rotates on its axis. This means that they maintain a constant "stationary" position over a point on the equator of the planet. This is useful for communications and earth observation purposes.
Where are satelites?
Satellites are located in various orbits around the Earth, such as low Earth orbit (LEO), medium Earth orbit (MEO), and geostationary orbit (GEO). The specific location of a satellite depends on its intended purpose, whether for communication, weather monitoring, navigation, or other functions.
6 What name is given to the orbit of an artificial communications satellite?
Geo
Where are the space satellites located in space?
Space satellites are typically located in different orbits around Earth, depending on their purpose. Some satellites are in low Earth orbit (LEO) at altitudes around 400-1,200 km, while others are in medium Earth orbit (MEO) or geostationary orbit (GEO) at altitudes of around 20,000 km and 36,000 km, respectively. Additionally, there are satellites in higher orbits for specific functions, such as those used for deep space exploration.
What happens when any object is dropped from a geo stationary satellite?
it revolves in the same orbit
Are MEO HEO and GEO - elliptical orbits?
MEO (Medium Earth Orbit), HEO (High Earth Orbit), and GEO (Geostationary Orbit) are all circular orbits. Each of these orbits have specific altitudes and characteristics that make them ideal for different types of satellites and missions.
What is the name of the satellite visible over Skegness UK at about 21.00 on 2 Sept 2010 travelling approx west to east?
Are you sure it was a satellite ? The International Space Station is also visible from earth. Most satellites are in a geo-stationary orbit - in that they orbit the earth at the same speed the earth spins on its axis.
What is synchronous in astronomy?
In simple terms, any body in space (e.g. an asteroid or satellite) is said to be synchronous when its own movement (i.e. orbit) corresponds to that of another. In other words, a "geo"synchronous satellite would be in orbit around earth, while Jupiter (and the other 7/8 planets) are heliosynchronous (orbiting the sun).
